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Carroll County

Indiana · Public K-12

Indiana's Carroll County runs 6 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Delphi Community School Corp at 1,311 students. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Carroll County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,334
-192 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 89%
% Hispanic
9%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
2,334
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,645
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.6%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
2
1,202 students
Middle
2
432 students
High
2
700 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Delphi Community School Corp
1,311 students · 2 districts in Carroll County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Carroll 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
94%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.8% under 18

Test scores in Carroll County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 4 schools in Carroll County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Delphi Community Elementary SchoolDelphiElementaryPK-05625·
Carroll Elementary SchoolFloraElementaryPK-06577·
Delphi Community High SchoolDelphiHigh09-12397·
Carroll Senior High SchoolFloraHigh09-12303·
Delphi Community Middle SchoolDelphiMiddle06-08289·
Carroll Junior High SchoolFloraMiddle07-08143·

Cities in Carroll County

Delphi3 schoolsFlora3 schools

About Carroll County

Carroll County is a small Indiana county of about 20,535 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 2,334 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,645, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 7% meaningfully below the Indiana median.

In terms of grade levels, Carroll County is built around 2 elementary schools (1,202 students), 2 middle schools (432), and 2 high schools (700).

The largest single district in Carroll County is Delphi Community School Corp, which alone enrolls about 1,311 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 8%: 2,526 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,334 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Carroll County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Carroll County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Carroll County, Indiana, with a combined enrollment of about 2,334.
How many high schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Indiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 700 students.
How many middle schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Indiana has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 432 students.
How many elementary schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Indiana has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,202 students.
What is the largest school district in Carroll County?
Delphi Community School Corp is the largest school district in Carroll County, serving approximately 1,311 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Carroll County?
Carroll County, Indiana has a population of approximately 20,535, with a median age of 43. About 21.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Carroll County?
Median household income in Carroll County is $65,645, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 4.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Carroll County?
Approximately 17.2% of adults 25 and older in Carroll County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Carroll County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 50.6% of students in Carroll 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 Carroll County schools?
Across Carroll County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data