For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,205 students in Tipton County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Tipton County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Tipton County, IN are Tipton Elementary School, Tipton High School and Tri Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tipton County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Tipton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Tipton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1099 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7397
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7397
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Tipton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
619 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7431
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7431
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Tri Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-5885
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-5885
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Tri Central Middle-high School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-2560
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-2560
Grades: 6-12
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7521
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7521
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tipton County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Tipton County, IN include Tipton Elementary School, Tipton High School and Tri Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tipton County, IN?
5 public schools are located in Tipton County, IN.
What percentage of students in Tipton County, IN go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Tipton County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton County, IN?
Tipton County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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