Porter County

Porter County is a middle-population county of about 174,818 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system instructs approximately 25,813 students across 55 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $87,972, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 25% higher than the Indiana median.

In terms of grade levels, Porter County is made up of 31 elementary schools (11,397 students), 11 middle schools (5,520), 10 high schools (8,766), and 3 combined or other schools.

Portage Township Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 6,519 students across Porter County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Porter County has shrank 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 27,488 students to 25,813. The school count climbed from 52 to 53 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 74% to 69%.

On allk12, the community for Porter County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.