Delaware County

Across the medium-population Indiana county of Delaware County of about 112,280 residents, the public-school footprint covers 36 schools and about 15,683 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,127 a year, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 17% lower than the Indiana median.

For a sense of the school types, Delaware County is made up of 18 elementary schools (7,166 students), 5 middle schools (2,665), 9 high schools (3,730), and 4 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Delaware County is Muncie Community Schools, which alone enrolls about 5,188 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 15,539 students in SY 2017-18 versus 15,621 in SY 2024-25. Delaware County now counts 33 public schools, up from 32 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 79% to 75%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Delaware County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.