Total enrollment
4,271
-6 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
White County
Indiana · Public K-12
Across all districts in White County, public schools number 12 and enroll approximately 4,271 K-12 students (6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high).
4-year change in White County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How White County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.7% | #71 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,271 | #55 of 91 | #1,480 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #48 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #25 of 91 | #1,224 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.4% | #17 of 91 | #1,331 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.0% | #26 of 91 | #1,480 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.
White County school rankings
Residents
24,717
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
4 districts
Enrollment
4,271
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,303
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.4%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
6
2,071 students
Middle
2
697 students
High
4
1,503 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Twin Lakes School Corp
2,102 students · 4 districts in White County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of White 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+
19.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
23.1% under 18
Test scores in White County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Frontier Jr-Sr High School· 44.8%
- Frontier Elementary· 40.9%
- Tri-County Jr/Sr High School· 40.7%
- Tri-County Intermediate School· 34.4%
- Roosevelt Middle School· 33.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- North White Middle School· 12.7%
- Eastlawn Elementary School· 15.1%
- North White Elementary School· 15.7%
- Oaklawn Elementary School· 29.2%
- Meadowlawn Elementary School· 31.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Senior High School | Monticello | High | 09-12 | 620 | · |
| Meadowlawn Elementary School | Monticello | Elementary | KG-05 | 533 | · |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Monticello | Middle | 06-08 | 500 | · |
| North White Elementary School | Monon | Elementary | PK-05 | 435 | · |
| Frontier Elementary | Brookston | Elementary | PK-06 | 396 | · |
| Tri-County Jr/Sr High School | Wolcott | High | 07-12 | 341 | · |
| Oaklawn Elementary School | Monticello | Elementary | KG-04 | 323 | · |
| North White High School | Monon | High | 09-12 | 272 | · |
| Frontier Jr-Sr High School | Chalmers | High | 07-12 | 270 | · |
| Tri-County Intermediate School | Wolcott | Elementary | 03-06 | 258 | · |
| North White Middle School | Monon | Middle | 06-08 | 197 | · |
| Eastlawn Elementary School | Burnettsville | Elementary | PK-04 | 126 | · |
Cities in White County
About White County
White County is a small Indiana county of about 24,717 residents, home to 12 public schools and roughly 4,271 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,303, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%.
In terms of grade levels, White County is made up of 6 elementary schools (2,071 students), 2 middle schools (697), and 4 high schools (1,503).
The largest single district in White County is Twin Lakes School Corp, which alone enrolls about 2,102 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,271 students, stayed largely flat from the 4,277 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for White County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data