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Orange County

Indiana · Public K-12

7 public K-12 schools operate inside Orange County, with roughly 2,999 students enrolled, an average of 428 per campus. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Orange County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,999
-101 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
4 districts
Enrollment
2,999
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,873
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.1%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
3
1,624 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
1,375 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Paoli Community School Corp
1,235 students · 4 districts in Orange County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Orange 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
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.9% under 18

Test scores in Orange County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 6 schools in Orange County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Throop Elementary SchoolPaoliElementaryPK-06693·
Paoli Jr & Sr High SchoolPaoliHigh07-12542·
Orleans Elementary SchoolOrleansElementaryPK-06499·
Springs Valley Comm High SchoolFrench LickHigh06-12445·
Springs Valley Elementary SchoolFrench LickElementaryPK-05432·
Orleans Jr-Sr High SchoolOrleansHigh07-12388·
Lost River Career CooperativePaoliCombinedM-M··

Cities in Orange County

Paoli3 schoolsFrench Lick2 schoolsOrleans2 schools

About Orange County

Orange County is a rural-scale county of about 19,767 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system instructs approximately 2,999 students across 7 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,873, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% noticeably below the Indiana median.

On the school-mix side, Orange County is made up of 3 elementary schools (1,624 students), 3 high schools (1,375), and 1 combined or other schools.

Paoli Community School Corp dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,235 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Orange County has decreased 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,100 students to 2,999.

On this page, the community for Orange County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Orange County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Orange County, Indiana, with a combined enrollment of about 2,999.
How many high schools are in Orange County?
Orange County, Indiana has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,375 students.
How many elementary schools are in Orange County?
Orange County, Indiana has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,624 students.
What is the largest school district in Orange County?
Paoli Community School Corp is the largest school district in Orange County, serving approximately 1,235 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Orange County?
Orange County has roughly 19,767 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Orange County?
Median household income in Orange County is $65,873, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Orange County?
Approximately 16.1% of adults 25 and older in Orange County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Orange County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 50.1% of students in Orange 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 Orange County schools?
Across Orange County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Orange County?
Orange County residents are approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data