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Marion County

Indiana · Public K-12

The 274 public K-12 schools in Marion County cover all standard grade bands (158 elementary, 37 middle, and 50 high), with combined enrollment around 161,456.

7-year change in Marion County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
160,640
+1,887 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
248
+6 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 34%
% Hispanic
26%
was 20%
% Black
37%
was 36%
% Asian
5%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
975,809
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
274
89 districts
Enrollment
161,456
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,346
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.3%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
158
74,522 students
Middle
37
28,260 students
High
50
49,416 students
Combined / other
29
9,258 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Indianapolis Public Schools
21,055 students · 89 districts in Marion County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Marion 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
52%
Hispanic
14%
Black
27%
Asian
4%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
26%
Hispanic
26%
Black
37%
Asian
5%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
34.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
34
25.0% under 18

Test scores in Marion County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 191 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 191 schools in Marion County ranked by score →

All schools (274)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Indiana Connections AcademyIndianapolisCombinedKG-125,376·
North Central High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-123,682·
Franklin Central High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-123,438·
Warren Central High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-123,391·
Ben Davis High SchoolIndianapolisHigh10-123,315·
Pike High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-123,188·
Lawrence North High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-122,799·
Lawrence Central High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-122,517·
Perry Meridian High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-122,455·
Southport High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-122,431·
Arsenal Technical High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-122,360·
Decatur Central High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-121,974·
Franklin Central Junior HighIndianapolisMiddle07-081,797·
Hoosier College and Career AcademyIndianapolisHigh07-121,484·
Lillie Idella Kitley IntermediateIndianapolisMiddle04-061,365·
Fall Creek Valley Middle SchoolIndianapolisMiddle07-081,355·
Early Learning CenterIndianapolisElementaryPK-KG1,313·
Southport Middle SchoolIndianapolisMiddle07-081,304·
Edgewood Intermediate SchoolIndianapolisMiddle04-061,300·
Perry Meridian Middle SchoolIndianapolisMiddle07-081,278·
Crispus Attucks High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-121,269·
Ben Davis Ninth Grade CenterIndianapolisHigh09-091,243·
Shortridge High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-121,206·
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade CenterIndianapolisMiddle07-081,143·
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade CenterIndianapolisMiddle07-081,135·
Belzer Middle SchoolIndianapolisMiddle07-081,119·
Creston Intermediate & Middle SchlIndianapolisMiddle05-081,106·
Raymond Park Intermediate & MiddleIndianapolisMiddle05-081,079·
Christel House DORSIndianapolisHigh09-121,062·
Victory College PrepIndianapolisCombinedKG-121,058·
Stonybrook Intermediate & MiddleIndianapolisMiddle05-081,043·
Northview Middle SchoolIndianapolisMiddle06-081,019·
Decatur Middle SchoolIndianapolisMiddle07-081,000·
Herron High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-12981·
Forest Glen Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06971·
Indiana Connections Career AcademyIndianapolisHigh06-12942·
Beech Grove Sr High SchoolBeech GroveHigh09-12914·
Robey Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06847·
Eastwood Middle SchoolIndianapolisMiddle06-08845·
Chapel Glen Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06843·
Paramount BrooksideIndianapolisElementaryKG-08843·
North Wayne Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06837·
Guion Creek Middle SchoolIndianapolisMiddle06-08833·
McClelland Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06809·
Amy Beverland ElementaryIndianapolisElementary01-06800·
Snacks Crossing Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-05793·
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary SchIndianapolisElementary01-06778·
Chapelwood Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06776·
Westlane Middle SchoolIndianapolisMiddle06-08754·
New Augusta Public Academy - NorthIndianapolisMiddle06-08751·
Clearwater Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryKG-05750·
Harrison Hill Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementary01-06750·
Global Preparatory AcademyIndianapolisElementaryKG-08742·
Willow Lake Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryKG-05739·
Lincoln Middle SchoolIndianapolisMiddle06-08736·
Westlake Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06736·
George Washington High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-12729·
Garden City Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06727·
Allisonville Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryKG-05724·
KIPP Indy Unite ElementaryIndianapolisElementaryKG-05721·
Maplewood Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06714·
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryKG-06714·
Indian Creek Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementary01-06712·
Matchbook LearningIndianapolisElementaryKG-08707·
The PATH SchoolIndianapolisElementaryKG-08705·
Bridgeport Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06692·
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103IndianapolisElementaryPK-06689·
Blue AcademyIndianapolisElementaryKG-06687·
Enlace AcademyIndianapolisElementaryKG-08686·
Achieve Virtual Education AcademyIndianapolisHigh07-12668·
Rosa Parks Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementary01-05658·
IN Math & Science Academy - NorthIndianapolisCombinedKG-12657·
Mary Bryan Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementary01-05644·
Southport 6th Grade AcademyIndianapolisMiddle06-06643·
Brook Park Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementary01-06637·
Central Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryKG-05634·
Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementary01-05633·
Winding Ridge Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementary01-06626·
Broad Ripple Middle School - an IB World SchoolIndianapolisMiddle06-08623·
Northwest Middle School - an IB World SchoolIndianapolisMiddle06-08623·
Edison School of the Arts 47IndianapolisElementaryKG-08617·
Perry Meridian 6th Grade AcademyIndianapolisMiddle06-06617·
Rhoades Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06617·
Stout Field Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-06617·
Deer Run ElementaryIndianapolisElementaryKG-05616·
Fox Hill Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryKG-05603·
Speedway Senior High SchoolSpeedwayHigh09-12602·
Purdue Polytechnic High School IndIndianapolisHigh09-12600·
Clinton Young Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementary01-05595·
Crestview Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementary01-06591·
Jeremiah Gray Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementary01-05591·
SE Neighborhood Sch of ExcellenceIndianapolisElementaryKG-08588·
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High SchoolIndianapolisHigh09-12587·
South Grove Elementary SchoolBeech GroveElementary02-04586·
Lynwood ElementaryIndianapolisElementaryPK-06583·
Douglas MacArthur Elementary SchIndianapolisElementary01-05579·
Eastbrook Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryPK-05575·
Thompson Crossing Elementary SchIndianapolisElementaryKG-03568·
Pleasant Run Elementary SchoolIndianapolisElementaryKG-04561·
West Newton Elementary SchoolWest NewtonElementaryKG-06559·

Cities in Marion County

Indianapolis262 schoolsSpeedway6 schoolsBeech Grove5 schoolsWest Newton1 school

About Marion County

Marion County is a high-population county of about 975,809 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system teaches approximately 161,456 students across 274 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,346 a year, about 35% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 6% below the Indiana median.

In terms of grade levels, Marion County comprises 158 elementary schools (74,522 students), 37 middle schools (28,260), 50 high schools (49,416), and 29 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Marion County is Indianapolis Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 21,055 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 158,753 students in SY 2017-18 versus 160,640 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 242 to 248 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 34% to 26%.

On this page, the community for Marion County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Indiana has 274 public K-12 schools serving approximately 161,456 students.
How many high schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Indiana has 50 public high schools, serving approximately 49,416 students.
How many middle schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Indiana has 37 public middle schools, serving approximately 28,260 students.
How many elementary schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Indiana has 158 public elementary schools, serving approximately 74,522 students.
What is the largest school district in Marion County?
Indianapolis Public Schools is the largest school district in Marion County, serving approximately 21,055 students. The county contains 89 school districts overall.
What is the population of Marion County?
Marion County, Indiana has a population of approximately 975,809, with a median age of 34. About 25.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Marion County?
Median household income in Marion County is $66,346, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Marion County?
Approximately 34.8% of adults 25 and older in Marion County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Marion County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.3% of students in Marion 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 Marion County schools?
Across Marion County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.3 to 1.

Marion County school rankings

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