For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,417 students in Indian River County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Indian River County, FL are Indian River Charter High School, Ir Prep and Indian River Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian River County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Indian River County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Indian River County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sebastian River High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Indian River County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian River Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6055 College Ln
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 567-6600
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 567-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #22.
Ir Prep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1426 18th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Grades: 5-12
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6055 62nd Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-3045
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-3045
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Vero Beach High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1707 16th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5800
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,783 students
Rank: #55.
Sebastian River High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9001 90th Ave
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 564-4170
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 564-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,791 students
Rank: #66.
Wabasso School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8895 N Us Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Indian River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12534 Roseland Rd
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 567-2728
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 567-2728
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3300 43rd Avenue Suite 2
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-0181
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-0181
Grades: K-5
| 22 students
Indian River County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01990 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-315
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-315
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6500 57th St
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3045
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1426 19th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4970
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4970
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1110 18th Ave Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3240
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3240
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Indian River County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Indian River County, FL include Indian River Charter High School, Ir Prep and Indian River Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public high schools are located in Indian River County?
6 public high schools are located in Indian River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian River County?
Indian River County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Indian River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Indian River County include: Sebastian River High School vs. Vero Beach High School, Indian River Charter High School vs. Vero Beach High School, Vero Beach High School vs. Sebastian River High School
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