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

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.

7-year change in Pike County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,668
-168 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
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
White
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 4 schools in Pike County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Petersburg Elementary SchoolPetersburgElementaryPK-05460·
Pike Central High SchoolPetersburgHigh09-12450·
Pike Central Middle SchoolPetersburgMiddle06-08383·
Winslow Elementary SchoolWinslowElementaryPK-05268·
Otwell Miller AcademyOtwellElementaryKG-05107·

Cities in Pike County

Petersburg3 schoolsOtwell1 schoolWinslow1 school

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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,668 students, decreased 9% from the 1,836 reported in SY 2017-18.

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

How many public schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Indiana has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,668 students.
How many high schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Indiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 450 students.
How many middle schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 383 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pike County?
Pike County, Indiana has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 835 students.
What is the largest school district in Pike County?
Pike County School Corp is the largest school district in Pike County, serving approximately 1,561 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Pike County?
Pike County, Indiana has a population of approximately 12,154, with a median age of 44. About 22.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Pike County?
Median household income in Pike County is $71,334, above the Indiana average of $70,257. About 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pike County?
Approximately 16.0% of adults 25 and older in Pike County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pike County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.9% of students in Pike 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 Pike County schools?
Across Pike County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data