For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,202 students in Bartholomew County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Bartholomew County, IN are Columbus North High School, Columbus East High School and Hauser Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartholomew County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Bartholomew County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public high schools.
Bartholomew County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus North High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bartholomew County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus North High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Grades: 9-12
| 2,267 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus East High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
230 S Marr Rd
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Grades: 9-12
| 1,518 students
Rank: #33.
Hauser Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9273 N Sr 9
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Grades: 7-12
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bartholomew County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4355 East 600 North 120
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bartholomew County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Bartholomew County, IN include Columbus North High School, Columbus East High School and Hauser Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bartholomew County?
4 public high schools are located in Bartholomew County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartholomew County?
Bartholomew County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Bartholomew County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bartholomew County include: Columbus East High School vs. Columbus North High School, Columbus North High School vs. Columbus East High School, Hauser Jr-sr High School vs. Columbus North High School
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