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Decatur County

Indiana · Public K-12

Public-school families in Decatur County pick from 7 schools serving the county's roughly 3,789 K-12 students, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Decatur County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,789
-369 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 94%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
3,789
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,783
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.3%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
3
1,938 students
Middle
1
404 students
High
3
1,447 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greensburg Community Schools
2,025 students · 2 districts in Decatur County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Decatur 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
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.5% under 18

Test scores in Decatur County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 6 schools in Decatur County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Greensburg ElementaryGreensburgElementaryPK-05975·
Greensburg Community High SchoolGreensburgHigh09-12646·
North Decatur Elementary SchoolGreensburgElementaryKG-06496·
South Decatur Elementary SchoolGreensburgElementaryPK-06467·
North Decatur Jr-Sr High SchoolGreensburgHigh07-12441·
Greensburg Community Jr HighGreensburgMiddle06-08404·
South Decatur Jr-Sr High SchoolGreensburgHigh07-12360·

Cities in Decatur County

Greensburg7 schools

About Decatur County

Decatur County is a rural-scale Indiana county of about 26,422 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 3,789 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $69,783, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%.

For a sense of the school types, Decatur County is made up of 3 elementary schools (1,938 students), 1 middle school (404), and 3 high schools (1,447).

Greensburg Community Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,025 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Decatur County has decreased 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,158 students to 3,789.

On this page, the community for Decatur County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Decatur County?
Decatur County, Indiana has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,789 students.
How many high schools are in Decatur County?
Decatur County, Indiana has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,447 students.
How many middle schools are in Decatur County?
Decatur County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 404 students.
How many elementary schools are in Decatur County?
Decatur County, Indiana has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,938 students.
What is the largest school district in Decatur County?
Greensburg Community Schools is the largest school district in Decatur County, serving approximately 2,025 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Decatur County?
Decatur County has roughly 26,422 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Decatur County?
Median household income in Decatur County is $69,783, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Decatur County?
Approximately 20.0% of adults 25 and older in Decatur County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Decatur County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 50.3% of students in Decatur 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 Decatur County schools?
Across Decatur County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data