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Rush County

Indiana · Public K-12

Rush County sits inside Indiana and runs 8 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 2,057 students. Rush County Schools alone accounts for 1,872 of those students. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Rush County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,057
-247 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
2,057
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,473
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.7%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
4
1,054 students
Middle
1
300 students
High
2
703 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rush County Schools
1,872 students · 3 districts in Rush County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Rush 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
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.6% under 18

Test scores in Rush County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 5 schools in Rush County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rushville Elementary SchoolRushvilleElementaryPK-06682·
Rushville Consolidated High SchoolRushvilleHigh09-12619·
Benjamin Rush Middle SchoolRushvilleMiddle07-08300·
Milroy Elementary SchoolMilroyElementaryKG-06165·
Arlington Elementary SchoolArlingtonElementaryKG-06106·
Mays Community AcademyMaysElementaryPK-06101·
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge AcademyKnightstownHigh09-1284·
Rushville Elementary School WestRushvilleCombinedM-M··

Cities in Rush County

Rushville4 schoolsArlington1 schoolKnightstown1 schoolMays1 schoolMilroy1 school

About Rush County

In Indiana, Rush County is a thinly populated county of about 16,739 residents. 8 public schools across the county enrolls about 2,057 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,473, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 5% below the Indiana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Rush County spans 4 elementary schools (1,054 students), 1 middle school (300), 2 high schools (703), and 1 combined or other schools.

Rush County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,872 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 11%: 2,304 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,057 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Rush County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Rush County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Rush County, Indiana, with a combined enrollment of about 2,057.
How many high schools are in Rush County?
Rush County, Indiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 703 students.
How many middle schools are in Rush County?
Rush County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 300 students.
How many elementary schools are in Rush County?
Rush County, Indiana has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,054 students.
What is the largest school district in Rush County?
Rush County Schools is the largest school district in Rush County, serving approximately 1,872 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Rush County?
Rush County, Indiana has a population of approximately 16,739, with a median age of 42. About 22.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Rush County?
Median household income in Rush County is $66,473, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Rush County?
Approximately 18.6% of adults 25 and older in Rush County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Rush County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.7% of students in Rush 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 Rush County schools?
Across Rush County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.7 to 1.

Rush County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data