For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,411 students in Orange County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Orange County, IN are Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Springs Valley Comm High School and Orleans Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Orange County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paoli Jr & Sr 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 Orange County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paoli Jr & Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3905
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3905
Grades: 7-12
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Springs Valley Comm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 S Larry Bird Blvd
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-9984
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-9984
Grades: 6-12
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Orleans Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Wilson
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lost River Career Cooperative
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
600 Elm Street - Suite 1
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
South Central Area Special Ed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 Elm St - Ste 2
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Orange County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Orange County, IN include Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Springs Valley Comm High School and Orleans Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
4 public high schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County 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 Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Orange County include: Springs Valley Comm High School vs. Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Paoli Jr & Sr High School vs. Springs Valley Comm High School, Orleans Jr-sr High School vs. Paoli Jr & Sr High School
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