Total enrollment
25,813
-875 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Porter County
Indiana · Public K-12
Porter County runs 55 public K-12 schools inside Indiana, with the county population around 174,818. The mix is 31 elementary, 11 middle, and 10 high.
4-year change in Porter County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
53
+1 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Porter County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.6% | #8 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 25,813 | #9 of 91 | #395 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 53 | #7 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #68 of 91 | #1,934 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 34.0% | #85 of 91 | #2,300 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.5% | #16 of 91 | #1,171 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.
Porter County school rankings
Residents
174,818
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
55
11 districts
Enrollment
25,813
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$87,972
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
34.0%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
31
11,397 students
Middle
11
5,520 students
High
10
8,766 students
Combined / other
3
130 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Portage Township Schools
6,519 students · 11 districts in Porter County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Porter 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+
31.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.3% under 18
Test scores in Porter County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 45 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Memorial Elementary School· 78.2%
- Jackson Elementary School· 71.8%
- Northview Elementary School· 71.2%
- Heavilin Elementary School· 68.8%
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School· 68.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Paul Saylor Elementary School· 22.4%
- Central Elementary School· 28.6%
- Willowcreek Middle School· 29.0%
- Wallace Aylesworth Elementary· 29.2%
- William Fegely Middle School· 29.5%
Cities in Porter County
About 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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Porter County has shrank 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 26,688 students to 25,813. The school count climbed from 52 to 53 across the same 4-year window.
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.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data