Total enrollment
1,668
-108 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Pike County
Indiana · Public K-12
For a Indiana county, Pike County operates a compact public-school system: 5 schools and 1,668 students, broken out as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Pike County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Pike County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #54 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,668 | #83 of 91 | #2,387 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #85 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #3 of 91 | #571 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 51.9% | #29 of 91 | #1,521 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.8% | #88 of 91 | #2,527 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
12,154
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,668
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,334
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.9%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
3
835 students
Middle
1
383 students
High
1
450 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pike County School Corp
1,561 students · 2 districts in Pike County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pike 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+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Pike County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Winslow Elementary School· 36.9%
- Pike Central Middle School· 34.6%
- Petersburg Elementary School· 31.9%
- Otwell Miller Academy· 31.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Elementary School | Petersburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 460 | · |
| Pike Central High School | Petersburg | High | 09-12 | 450 | · |
| Pike Central Middle School | Petersburg | Middle | 06-08 | 383 | · |
| Winslow Elementary School | Winslow | Elementary | PK-05 | 268 | · |
| Otwell Miller Academy | Otwell | Elementary | KG-05 | 107 | · |
Cities in Pike County
About Pike County
Pike County is a sparse Indiana county of about 12,154 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 1,668 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $71,334, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
For a sense of the school types, Pike County comprises 3 elementary schools (835 students), 1 middle school (383), and 1 high school (450).
Pike County School Corp dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,561 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,668 students, decreased 6% from the 1,776 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pike County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data