For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,102 students in Hancock County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IN are New Palestine High School, Mt Vernon High School and Greenfield-central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public high schools.
Hancock County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Palestine High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Palestine High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4485 S Victory Dr
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Vernon High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8112 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 1,455 students
Rank: #33.
Greenfield-central High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Broadway
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,430 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10320 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Hancock-south Madison Joint Srvs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1834 Fields Blvd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
8414 North 200 West
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Grades: 5-6
| 584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IN include New Palestine High School, Mt Vernon High School and Greenfield-central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
3 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hancock County include: Greenfield-central High School vs. Mt Vernon High School, Mt Vernon High School vs. Greenfield-central High School, New Palestine High School vs. Greenfield-central High School
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