The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

Parke County

Indiana · Public K-12

Across all districts in Parke County, public schools number 7 and enroll approximately 2,182 K-12 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Parke County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,182
-69 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,182
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,485
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.2%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
4
1,127 students
Middle
1
249 students
High
2
806 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp
1,180 students · 2 districts in Parke County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Parke 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
1%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Parke County

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

See all 6 schools in Parke County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High SchoolMontezumaHigh07-12471·
Rockville Elementary SchoolRockvilleElementaryPK-05348·
Parke Heritage High SchoolRockvilleHigh09-12335·
Rosedale Elementary SchoolRosedaleElementaryPK-06318·
Parke Heritage Middle SchoolMarshallMiddle06-08249·
Turkey Run Elementary SchoolMarshallElementaryPK-05248·
Montezuma Elementary SchoolMontezumaElementaryPK-06213·

Cities in Parke County

Marshall2 schoolsMontezuma2 schoolsRockville2 schoolsRosedale1 school

About Parke County

Parke County is a low-population Indiana county of about 16,406 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 2,182 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $68,485, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

On the school-mix side, Parke County is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,127 students), 1 middle school (249), and 2 high schools (806).

North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,180 students across Parke County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Parke County has declined 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,251 students to 2,182.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Parke County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Parke County?
Parke County, Indiana has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,182 students.
How many high schools are in Parke County?
Parke County, Indiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 806 students.
How many middle schools are in Parke County?
Parke County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 249 students.
How many elementary schools are in Parke County?
Parke County, Indiana has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,127 students.
What is the largest school district in Parke County?
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp is the largest school district in Parke County, serving approximately 1,180 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Parke County?
Parke County has roughly 16,406 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Parke County?
Median household income in Parke County is $68,485, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 15.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Parke County?
Approximately 15.4% of adults 25 and older in Parke County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Parke County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.2% of students in Parke 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 Parke County schools?
Across Parke County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data