Total enrollment
1,412
+69 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Blackford County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Blackford County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,412 | #87 of 91 | #2,529 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #91 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #62 of 91 | #1,845 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 64.9% | #1 of 91 | #908 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.3% | #53 of 91 | #2,095 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
11,950
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,412
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Blackford Jr-Sr High School· 38.5%
- Blackford Intermediate School· 32.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackford Jr-Sr High School | Hartford City | High | 07-12 | 651 | · |
| Blackford Intermediate School | Hartford City | Elementary | PK-06 | 447 | · |
| Blackford Primary School | Hartford City | Elementary | PK-02 | 314 | · |
Cities in Blackford County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,412 students, grew 5% from the 1,343 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data