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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).

7-year change in Fulton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,763
-83 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 88%
% Hispanic
7%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
2,763
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
White
90%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 6 schools in Fulton County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rochester Community High SchoolRochesterHigh08-12567·
Caston Jr-Sr High SchoolRochesterHigh06-12435·
Caston Elementary SchoolRochesterElementaryKG-05381·
Akron Elementary SchoolAkronElementaryKG-05354·
Rochester Community Middle SchoolRochesterMiddle05-07353·
George M Riddle Elementary SchoolRochesterElementary02-04348·
Columbia Elementary SchoolRochesterElementaryPK-01325·

Cities in Fulton County

Rochester6 schoolsAkron1 school

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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,763 students, shrank 3% from the 2,846 reported in SY 2017-18.

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

How many public schools are in Fulton County?
Fulton County, Indiana has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,763 students.
How many high schools are in Fulton County?
Fulton County, Indiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,002 students.
How many middle schools are in Fulton County?
Fulton County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 353 students.
How many elementary schools are in Fulton County?
Fulton County, Indiana has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,408 students.
What is the largest school district in Fulton County?
Rochester Community School Corp is the largest school district in Fulton County, serving approximately 1,593 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Fulton County?
Fulton County has roughly 20,312 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Fulton County?
Median household income in Fulton County is $61,360, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fulton County?
Approximately 16.9% of adults 25 and older in Fulton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fulton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.3% of students in Fulton 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 Fulton County schools?
Across Fulton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data