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Ohio County

Indiana · Public K-12

Ohio County, Indiana hosts 3 public K-12 schools and around 831 students, averaging roughly 277 per campus. Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com runs the largest share. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Ohio County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
831
+29 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
831
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,392
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.2%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
1
409 students
Middle
1
187 students
High
1
235 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com
831 students · 1 district in Ohio County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ohio 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
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.9% under 18

Test scores in Ohio County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 2 schools in Ohio County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Ohio County Elementary SchoolRising SunElementaryPK-05409·
Rising Sun High SchoolRising SunHigh09-12235·
Ohio County Middle SchoolRising SunMiddle06-08187·

Cities in Ohio County

Rising Sun3 schools

About Ohio County

Ohio County is a low-population county of about 5,999 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 831 students across 3 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $70,392, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

On the school-mix side, Ohio County spans 1 elementary school (409 students), 1 middle school (187), and 1 high school (235).

Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 831 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 831 students, expanded 4% from the 802 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Ohio County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ohio County?
Ohio County, Indiana has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 831 students.
How many high schools are in Ohio County?
Ohio County, Indiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 235 students.
How many middle schools are in Ohio County?
Ohio County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 187 students.
How many elementary schools are in Ohio County?
Ohio County, Indiana has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 409 students.
What is the largest school district in Ohio County?
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com is the largest school district in Ohio County, serving approximately 831 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Ohio County?
Ohio County has roughly 5,999 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Ohio County?
Median household income in Ohio County is $70,392, above the Indiana average of $70,257. About 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ohio County?
Approximately 17.8% of adults 25 and older in Ohio County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ohio County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.2% of students in Ohio 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 Ohio County schools?
Across Ohio County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data