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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).

7-year change in Martin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,365
-47 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 95%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,365
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
White
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 4 schools in Martin County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Loogootee Elementary SchoolLoogooteeElementaryKG-04310·
Shoals Community Elementary SchoolShoalsElementaryPK-05276·
Loogootee High SchoolLoogooteeHigh09-12229·
Loogootee Middle SchoolLoogooteeMiddle05-08223·
Shoals Community High SchoolShoalsHigh09-12201·
Shoals Middle SchoolShoalsMiddle06-08126·

Cities in Martin County

Loogootee3 schoolsShoals3 schools

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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Martin County has contracted 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,412 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

How many K-12 schools serve Martin County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Martin County, Indiana, with a combined enrollment of about 1,365.
How many high schools are in Martin County?
Martin County, Indiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 430 students.
How many middle schools are in Martin County?
Martin County, Indiana has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 349 students.
How many elementary schools are in Martin County?
Martin County, Indiana has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 586 students.
What is the largest school district in Martin County?
Loogootee Community Sch Corp is the largest school district in Martin County, serving approximately 762 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Martin County?
Martin County, Indiana has a population of approximately 9,830, with a median age of 43. About 21.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Martin County?
Median household income in Martin County is $68,594, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 10.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Martin County?
Approximately 13.3% of adults 25 and older in Martin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Martin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 30.9% of students in Martin 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 Martin County schools?
Across Martin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data