Total enrollment
2,152
-57 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Tipton County
Indiana · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Tipton County clocks in around 2,152 students across 5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Tipton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Tipton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.9% | #37 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,152 | #79 of 91 | #2,157 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #86 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #24 of 91 | #1,220 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 42.9% | #71 of 91 | #1,971 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.5% | #52 of 91 | #2,088 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.
Residents
15,346
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
2,152
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$76,156
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.9%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
2
1,018 students
Middle
1
308 students
High
2
826 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tipton Community School Corp
1,366 students · 2 districts in Tipton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Tipton 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+
23.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.5% under 18
Test scores in Tipton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Tipton Elementary School· 40.5%
- Tri Central Elementary· 37.3%
- Tipton Middle School· 34.2%
- Tri Central Middle-High School· 26.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Elementary School | Tipton | Elementary | PK-05 | 621 | · |
| Tipton High School | Tipton | High | 09-12 | 437 | · |
| Tri Central Elementary | Sharpsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 397 | · |
| Tri Central Middle-High School | Sharpsville | High | 06-12 | 389 | · |
| Tipton Middle School | Tipton | Middle | 06-08 | 308 | · |
Cities in Tipton County
About Tipton County
Tipton County is a thinly populated county of about 15,346 residents in Indiana. Its public-school system teaches approximately 2,152 students across 5 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $76,156, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 8% higher than the Indiana median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Tipton County comprises 2 elementary schools (1,018 students), 1 middle school (308), and 2 high schools (826).
The largest single district in Tipton County is Tipton Community School Corp, which alone enrolls about 1,366 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,152 students, decreased 3% from the 2,209 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Tipton 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