Total enrollment
2,763
-52 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Fulton County
Indiana · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Fulton County clocks in around 2,763 students across 7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Fulton 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 Fulton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.5% | #39 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,763 | #73 of 91 | #1,928 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #70 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #7 of 91 | #861 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 61.3% | #8 of 91 | #1,053 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.9% | #48 of 91 | #2,062 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
20,312
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
2,763
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,360
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.3%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
4
1,408 students
Middle
1
353 students
High
2
1,002 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rochester Community School Corp
1,593 students · 3 districts in Fulton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fulton 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+
16.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.4% under 18
Test scores in Fulton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community High School | Rochester | High | 08-12 | 567 | · |
| Caston Jr-Sr High School | Rochester | High | 06-12 | 435 | · |
| Caston Elementary School | Rochester | Elementary | KG-05 | 381 | · |
| Akron Elementary School | Akron | Elementary | KG-05 | 354 | · |
| Rochester Community Middle School | Rochester | Middle | 05-07 | 353 | · |
| George M Riddle Elementary School | Rochester | Elementary | 02-04 | 348 | · |
| Columbia Elementary School | Rochester | Elementary | PK-01 | 325 | · |
Cities in Fulton County
About Fulton County
Fulton County is a thinly populated county of about 20,312 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system educates approximately 2,763 students across 7 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,360 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Indiana median.
On the school-mix side, Fulton County covers 4 elementary schools (1,408 students), 1 middle school (353), and 2 high schools (1,002).
Rochester Community School Corp is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,593 students across Fulton County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,763 students, held roughly steady from the 2,815 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Fulton 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