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Hamilton County

Indiana · Public K-12

Inside Hamilton County, Indiana, public K-12 schools number 69 and serve about 63,065 students out of a population of 365,056. The level mix is 40 elementary, 16 middle, and 12 high schools.

7-year change in Hamilton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
63,063
-4,027 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
68
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
69%
was 76%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
9%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
69
9 districts
Enrollment
63,065
NCES CCD
Median income
$121,530
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
20.6%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
40
24,736 students
Middle
16
17,001 students
High
12
21,326 students
Combined / other
1
2 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
21,062 students · 9 districts in Hamilton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hamilton 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
80%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5%
Asian
7%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
69%
Hispanic
9%
Black
6%
Asian
9%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
61.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.4% under 18

Test scores in Hamilton County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 57 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 57 schools in Hamilton County ranked by score →

All schools (69)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Carmel High SchoolCarmelHigh09-125,239·
Fishers High SchoolFishersHigh09-123,590·
Hamilton Southeastern HSFishersHigh09-123,504·
Noblesville High SchoolNoblesvilleHigh09-123,291·
Westfield High SchoolWestfieldHigh09-122,948·
Westfield Middle SchoolWestfieldMiddle07-081,585·
Westfield Intermediate SchoolWestfieldMiddle05-061,551·
Creekside Middle SchoolCarmelMiddle06-081,428·
Clay Middle SchoolCarmelMiddle06-081,415·
Noblesville West Middle SchoolNoblesvilleMiddle06-081,330·
Hamilton SE Int and Jr High SchFishersMiddle05-081,238·
Noblesville East Middle SchoolNoblesvilleMiddle06-081,057·
Carmel Middle SchoolCarmelMiddle06-081,047·
Fall Creek Junior HighFishersMiddle07-081,001·
Fall Creek Intermediate SchoolFishersMiddle05-06909·
Noble Crossing Elementary SchoolNoblesvilleElementaryPK-05891·
Riverside Intermediate SchoolFishersMiddle05-06891·
Hamilton Heights Elementary SchoolArcadiaElementaryPK-04889·
Hinkle Creek Elementary SchoolNoblesvilleElementaryPK-05885·
Riverside Junior HighFishersMiddle07-08885·
Fishers Junior High SchoolFishersMiddle07-08840·
Sand Creek Intermediate SchoolFishersMiddle05-06812·
Promise Road ElementaryNoblesvilleElementaryPK-05810·
Southeastern Elementary SchoolFishersElementaryPK-04773·
Monon Trail Elementary SchoolWestfieldElementaryKG-04767·
Hamilton Heights Middle SchoolArcadiaMiddle05-08742·
Brooks School ElementaryFishersElementaryPK-04715·
Prairie Trace Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05715·
Cherry Tree Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05711·
Hamilton Heights High SchoolArcadiaHigh09-12710·
Carmel Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05700·
Smoky Row Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05692·
Washington Woods Elementary SchoolWestfieldElementaryPK-04691·
Clay Center Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05666·
Shamrock Springs Elementary SchoolWestfieldElementaryPK-04656·
Hazel Dell Elementary SchoolNoblesvilleElementaryPK-05642·
Forest Dale Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05638·
Maple Glen ElementaryWestfieldElementaryPK-04632·
Woodbrook Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05628·
College Wood Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05616·
Deer Creek ElementaryNoblesvilleElementaryPK-04613·
Carey Ridge Elementary SchoolWestfieldElementaryPK-04612·
Options IndianaNoblesvilleHigh06-12612·
Geist Elementary SchoolFishersElementaryPK-04608·
Thorpe Creek ElementaryFishersElementaryPK-04607·
White River Elementary SchoolNoblesvilleElementaryPK-05605·
Oak Trace Elementary SchoolWestfieldElementaryPK-04582·
West Clay Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05580·
New Britton Elementary SchoolFishersElementaryPK-04572·
Harrison Parkway Elementary SchoolFishersElementaryPK-04568·
Stony Creek Elementary SchoolNoblesvilleElementaryPK-05563·
Sheridan Elementary SchoolSheridanElementaryPK-05555·
Mohawk Trails Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05543·
Towne Meadow Elementary SchoolCarmelElementaryPK-05527·
Fall Creek Elementary SchoolFishersElementaryPK-04525·
Cumberland Road Elem SchoolFishersElementaryPK-04521·
Sand Creek ElementaryFishersElementaryPK-04520·
Lantern Road Elementary SchoolFishersElementaryPK-04470·
Hoosier Road Elementary SchoolFishersElementaryPK-04463·
North Elementary SchoolNoblesvilleElementaryPK-05448·
Indiana Agriculture and TechnologyCarmelHigh07-12441·
Fishers Elementary SchoolFishersElementaryPK-04437·
Sheridan High SchoolSheridanHigh09-12344·
Sheridan Middle SchoolSheridanMiddle06-08270·
Options WestfieldCarmelHigh06-12248·
Excel Center - NoblesvilleNoblesvilleHigh09-12216·
Options NoblesvilleNoblesvilleHigh06-12183·
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning CenterWestfieldElementaryPK-PK100·
Juvenile Services CenterNoblesvilleCombinedKG-122·

Cities in Hamilton County

Fishers21 schoolsCarmel17 schoolsNoblesville15 schoolsWestfield10 schoolsArcadia3 schoolsSheridan3 schools

About Hamilton County

In Indiana, Hamilton County is an expansive county of about 365,056 residents. 69 public schools across the county educates about 63,065 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $121,530 a year, roughly 62% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 3%. That income level is 73% above the Indiana median.

On the school-mix side, Hamilton County covers 40 elementary schools (24,736 students), 16 middle schools (17,001), 12 high schools (21,326), and 1 combined or other schools.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 21,062 students across Hamilton County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 6%: 67,090 students in SY 2017-18 versus 63,063 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 76% to 69% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Hamilton 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 Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Indiana has 69 public K-12 schools serving approximately 63,065 students.
How many high schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Indiana has 12 public high schools, serving approximately 21,326 students.
How many middle schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Indiana has 16 public middle schools, serving approximately 17,001 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Indiana has 40 public elementary schools, serving approximately 24,736 students.
What is the largest school district in Hamilton County?
Hamilton Southeastern Schools is the largest school district in Hamilton County, serving approximately 21,062 students. The county contains 9 school districts overall.
What is the population of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Indiana has a population of approximately 365,056, with a median age of 38. About 25.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hamilton County?
Median household income in Hamilton County is $121,530, above the Indiana average of $70,257. About 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hamilton County?
Approximately 61.9% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hamilton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 20.6% of students in Hamilton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hamilton County schools?
Across Hamilton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.2 to 1.

Hamilton County school rankings

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