For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 872 students in Greencastle, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Greencastle, IN are Greencastle High School and South Putnam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greencastle, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Greencastle have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Greencastle, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Putnam High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Greencastle, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greencastle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 E Washington St
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9711
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9711
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
South Putnam High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1780 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area 30 Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
One North Calbert Way - Suite
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3515
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3515
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Greencastle, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Old Nat'l Trail Sp Srvs High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1 North Calbert Way
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Old Natl Trail Spec Srvs Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
522 Anderson St Box 267
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Greencastle, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Greencastle, IN include Greencastle High School and South Putnam High School.
How many public high schools are located in Greencastle?
3 public high schools are located in Greencastle.
What is the racial composition of students in Greencastle?
Greencastle public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Greencastle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Greencastle include: South Putnam High School vs. Greencastle High School, Greencastle High School vs. South Putnam High School
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