For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,648 students in Johnson County, IN. The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IN are Center Grove High School, Franklin Community High School and Greenwood Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Johnson 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 Center Grove 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 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center Grove High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2717 S Morgantown Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-0581
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-0581
Grades: 9-12
| 2,893 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Community High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Cumberland Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5700
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Community High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 W Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 889-4000
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 889-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,219 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Creek Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
803 W Indian Creek Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2110
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Rank: #55.
Whiteland Community High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Main St
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-7562
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-7562
Grades: 9-12
| 2,082 students
Rank: #66.
Edinburgh Community High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Keeley St
Edinburgh, IN 46124
(812) 526-5501
Edinburgh, IN 46124
(812) 526-5501
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Nine Career Center
Vocational School
1999 Us Highway 31 South
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 888-4401
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 888-4401
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
802 S Indian Creek Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2100
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
700 Sawmill Rd
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-2069
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-2069
Grades: PK
| 128 students
5800 West Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 888-0185
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 888-0185
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IN include Center Grove High School, Franklin Community High School and Greenwood Community High School. Johnson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
7 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson County include: Greenwood Community High School vs. Center Grove High School, Franklin Community High School vs. Center Grove High School, Indian Creek Sr High School vs. Center Grove High School
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