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Blackford County

Indiana · Public K-12

Blackford County, Indiana reports 3 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 11,950, with a mix of 2 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Blackford County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,412
-250 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-2 (-40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,412
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,326
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.9%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
2
761 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
651 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Blackford County Schools
1,412 students · 1 district in Blackford County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Blackford County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.8% under 18

Test scores in Blackford County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 2 schools in Blackford County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Blackford Jr-Sr High SchoolHartford CityHigh07-12651·
Blackford Intermediate SchoolHartford CityElementaryPK-06447·
Blackford Primary SchoolHartford CityElementaryPK-02314·

Cities in Blackford County

Hartford City3 schools

About Blackford County

Blackford County is a thinly populated Indiana county of about 11,950 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 1,412 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,326, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 27% lower than the Indiana median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Blackford County spans 2 elementary schools (761 students), and 1 high school (651).

Blackford County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,412 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,412 students, shrank 15% from the 1,662 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 5 to 3 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 93% to 88%.

On this page, the community for Blackford County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Blackford County?
Blackford County, Indiana has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,412 students.
How many high schools are in Blackford County?
Blackford County, Indiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 651 students.
How many elementary schools are in Blackford County?
Blackford County, Indiana has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 761 students.
What is the largest school district in Blackford County?
Blackford County Schools is the largest school district in Blackford County, serving approximately 1,412 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Blackford County?
Blackford County has roughly 11,950 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Blackford County?
Median household income in Blackford County is $51,326, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Blackford County?
Approximately 14.5% of adults 25 and older in Blackford County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Blackford County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.9% of students in Blackford County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blackford County schools?
Across Blackford County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Blackford County?
Blackford County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data