Total enrollment
2,182
-31 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Parke County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Parke County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.1% | #59 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,182 | #77 of 91 | #2,134 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #72 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.0:1 | #1 of 91 | #130 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 54.2% | #22 of 91 | #1,401 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.8% | #77 of 91 | #2,439 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
16,406
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,182
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School | Montezuma | High | 07-12 | 471 | · |
| Rockville Elementary School | Rockville | Elementary | PK-05 | 348 | · |
| Parke Heritage High School | Rockville | High | 09-12 | 335 | · |
| Rosedale Elementary School | Rosedale | Elementary | PK-06 | 318 | · |
| Parke Heritage Middle School | Marshall | Middle | 06-08 | 249 | · |
| Turkey Run Elementary School | Marshall | Elementary | PK-05 | 248 | · |
| Montezuma Elementary School | Montezuma | Elementary | PK-06 | 213 | · |
Cities in Parke County
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 held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,213 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data