Blackford County Schools School District
School District · Hartford City, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,100
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,100
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Blackford County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Blackford County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Blackford Jr-sr High School
Hartford City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blackford Intermediate School
Hartford City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blackford Primary School
Hartford City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#110 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,100
+$738 vs Indiana median
District size
1,471 students
Typical than Indiana median
The short answer
Blackford County Schools ranks #110 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Blackford County Schools's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blackford Jr-sr High School (7.7/10), Blackford Intermediate School (6.7/10), and Blackford Primary School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Blackford County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackford Jr-sr High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Blackford Intermediate School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Blackford Primary School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Blackford County Schools
Blackford County Schools is a Hartford City, Indiana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,471 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $13,100 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Blackford County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blackford Jr-sr High School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Blackford County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Blackford County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blackford County Schools with test data.
Schools in Blackford County Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Hartford City
- Total Enrollment
- 1,471
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blackford County Schools?
Blackford County Schools has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Blackford County Schools?
The average composite rating for Blackford County Schools is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Blackford County Schools?
Blackford County Schools spends $13,100 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blackford County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blackford County Schools is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blackford County Schools?
Blackford Jr-sr High School is the highest-rated school in Blackford County Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Blackford County Schools?
Across schools in Blackford County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Blackford County Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Blackford County Schools has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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