Total enrollment
1,365
-14 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Martin County
Indiana · Public K-12
Across all districts in Martin County, public schools number 6 and enroll approximately 1,365 K-12 students (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Martin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Martin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,365 | #88 of 91 | #2,548 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #78 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #19 of 91 | #1,087 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 30.9% | #89 of 91 | #2,381 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.0% | #87 of 91 | #2,521 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
9,830
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,365
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$68,594
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
30.9%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
2
586 students
Middle
2
349 students
High
2
430 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Loogootee Community Sch Corp
762 students · 2 districts in Martin County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Martin 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+
13.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.8% under 18
Test scores in Martin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Loogootee Middle School· 49.8%
- Loogootee Elementary School· 49.6%
- Shoals Middle School· 26.2%
- Shoals Community Elementary School· 23.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loogootee Elementary School | Loogootee | Elementary | KG-04 | 310 | · |
| Shoals Community Elementary School | Shoals | Elementary | PK-05 | 276 | · |
| Loogootee High School | Loogootee | High | 09-12 | 229 | · |
| Loogootee Middle School | Loogootee | Middle | 05-08 | 223 | · |
| Shoals Community High School | Shoals | High | 09-12 | 201 | · |
| Shoals Middle School | Shoals | Middle | 06-08 | 126 | · |
Cities in Martin County
About Martin County
Across the small Indiana county of Martin County of about 9,830 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,365 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $68,594 a year, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%.
On the school-mix side, Martin County spans 2 elementary schools (586 students), 2 middle schools (349), and 2 high schools (430).
The largest single district in Martin County is Loogootee Community Sch Corp, which alone enrolls about 762 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Martin County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,379 students to 1,365.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Martin County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data