Total enrollment
3,114
-362 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Starke County
Indiana · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Starke County number 7, teaching approximately 3,114 Indiana students against a population of 23,365. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Starke County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 92%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
3,114
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,960
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.6%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
3
1,469 students
Middle
1
474 students
High
3
1,171 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Knox Community School Corp
1,673 students · 3 districts in Starke County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Starke 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+
12.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.5% under 18
Test scores in Starke County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Community Elementary School | Knox | Elementary | PK-04 | 699 | · |
| Knox Community High School | Knox | High | 09-12 | 500 | · |
| Knox Community Middle School | Knox | Middle | 05-08 | 474 | · |
| North Judson-San Pierre Elem Sch | North Judson | Elementary | KG-06 | 471 | · |
| N Judson-San Pierre Jr Sr High Sch | North Judson | High | 07-12 | 443 | · |
| Oregon-Davis Elementary School | Hamlet | Elementary | PK-06 | 299 | · |
| Oregon-Davis Jr-Sr High School | Hamlet | High | 07-12 | 228 | · |
Cities in Starke County
About Starke County
Starke County is a compact Indiana county of about 23,365 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 3,114 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $63,960, about 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 9% meaningfully below the Indiana median.
In terms of grade levels, Starke County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,469 students), 1 middle school (474), and 3 high schools (1,171).
Knox Community School Corp dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,673 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Starke County has fell 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,476 students to 3,114.
On allk12, the community for Starke County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data