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Grant County

Indiana · Public K-12

Grant County, Indiana operates 30 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 10,743 students (about 358 per campus). That works out to 13 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools.

7-year change in Grant County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,743
+384 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
27
+3 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
70%
was 74%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
10%
was 9%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
30
6 districts
Enrollment
10,743
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,522
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.0%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
13
4,249 students
Middle
7
2,560 students
High
9
3,934 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marion Community Schools
3,668 students · 6 districts in Grant County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Grant 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
85%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
70%
Hispanic
10%
Black
10%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
21.3% under 18

Test scores in Grant County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 18 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 18 schools in Grant County ranked by score →

All schools (30)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Marion High SchoolMarionHigh09-121,058·
Mississinewa High SchoolGas CityHigh09-12760·
Northview Elementary SchoolGas CityElementary02-05673·
Oak Hill High SchoolConverseHigh09-12528·
Eastbrook High SchoolMarionHigh09-12524·
Westview Elementary SchoolJonesboroElementaryPK-01513·
R J Baskett Middle SchoolGas CityMiddle06-08507·
Justice Thurgood Marshall IntrmdMarionMiddle05-06500·
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 9-12FairmountHigh09-12489·
Frances Slocum Elem SchoolMarionElementaryPK-04473·
John L McCulloch Junior High SchMarionMiddle07-08455·
Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High SchoolFairmountHigh07-12453·
John W Kendall Elem SchoolMarionElementaryPK-04409·
Riverview Elementary SchoolMarionElementaryPK-04393·
Allen Elementary SchoolMarionElementaryPK-04380·
Eastbrook Middle SchoolMarionMiddle06-08358·
Eastbrook South ElementaryUplandElementaryKG-05336·
Eastbrook North ElementaryVan BurenElementaryKG-05304·
Park Elementary SchoolFairmountElementary03-06292·
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant 6-8FairmountMiddle06-08258·
Swayzee Elementary SchoolSwayzeeMiddle05-06248·
Oak Hill Junior High SchoolConverseMiddle07-08234·
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant K-5FairmountElementaryKG-05219·
Sweetser Elementary SchoolSweetserElementary03-04200·
Beacon Online Academy of Indiana at Madison-GrantFairmountHigh09-1283·
Early Childhood CenterVan BurenElementaryPK-PK57·
Excel Center - Grant CountyMarionHigh09-1239·
Grant County Special Ed CoopGas CityCombinedKG-120·
Grant Regional Career CenterMarionHigh06-120·
Marion Early Childhood Ed CntrMarionElementaryPK-PK0·

Cities in Grant County

Marion12 schoolsFairmount6 schoolsGas City4 schoolsConverse2 schoolsVan Buren2 schoolsJonesboro1 schoolSwayzee1 schoolSweetser1 schoolUpland1 school

About Grant County

Across the moderately sized Indiana county of Grant County of about 66,295 residents, the public-school footprint covers 30 schools and about 10,743 students.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,522, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 24% meaningfully below the Indiana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Grant County covers 13 elementary schools (4,249 students), 7 middle schools (2,560), 9 high schools (3,934), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Grant County is Marion Community Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,668 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 4%: 10,359 students in SY 2017-18 versus 10,743 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Grant County gained 3 schools, going from 24 to 27. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 74% to 70% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Grant County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, Indiana has 30 public K-12 schools serving approximately 10,743 students.
How many high schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, Indiana has 9 public high schools, serving approximately 3,934 students.
How many middle schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, Indiana has 7 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,560 students.
How many elementary schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, Indiana has 13 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,249 students.
What is the largest school district in Grant County?
Marion Community Schools is the largest school district in Grant County, serving approximately 3,668 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Grant County?
Grant County, Indiana has a population of approximately 66,295, with a median age of 39. About 21.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Grant County?
Median household income in Grant County is $53,522, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 15.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Grant County?
Approximately 20.3% of adults 25 and older in Grant County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Grant County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.0% of students in Grant 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 Grant County schools?
Across Grant County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.3 to 1.

Grant County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data