Total enrollment
3,789
-233 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Decatur County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Decatur County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.5% | #23 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,789 | #62 of 91 | #1,597 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #67 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #18 of 91 | #1,072 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 50.3% | #39 of 91 | #1,604 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.0% | #73 of 91 | #2,382 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
26,422
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
3,789
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensburg Elementary | Greensburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 975 | · |
| Greensburg Community High School | Greensburg | High | 09-12 | 646 | · |
| North Decatur Elementary School | Greensburg | Elementary | KG-06 | 496 | · |
| South Decatur Elementary School | Greensburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 467 | · |
| North Decatur Jr-Sr High School | Greensburg | High | 07-12 | 441 | · |
| Greensburg Community Jr High | Greensburg | Middle | 06-08 | 404 | · |
| South Decatur Jr-Sr High School | Greensburg | High | 07-12 | 360 | · |
Cities in Decatur County
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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Decatur County has decreased 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,022 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data