For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 999 students in Spencer County, IN. The top ranked public high schools in Spencer County, IN are Heritage Hills High School and South Spencer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer 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 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Spencer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Spencer County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Heritage Hills High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Spencer County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3644 E Cr 1600 N
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 842-2797
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 842-2797
Grades: 9-12
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
South Spencer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1142 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Spencer County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Spencer County, IN include Heritage Hills High School and South Spencer High School. Spencer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Spencer County?
2 public high schools are located in Spencer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer County?
Spencer County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Spencer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Spencer County include: South Spencer High School vs. Heritage Hills High School, Heritage Hills High School vs. South Spencer High School
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