For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 10,571 students in Hendricks County, IN. The top ranked public high schools in Hendricks County, IN are Tri-west Senior High School, Plainfield High School and Avon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendricks County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Hendricks County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public high schools.
Hendricks County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brownsburg High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hendricks County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-west Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7883 N Sr 39
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4000
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Red Pride Dr
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7711
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,781 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Avon High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7575 E Cr 150 S
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5000
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Brownsburg High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2258
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 3,318 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Danville Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Warrior Way
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Pride Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Cascade Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6565 S Cr 200 W
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
501 W Main
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4346
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4346
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Indiana Cyber Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7508 Beechwood Dr Centre Rd
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 474-9802
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 474-9802
Gr: K-12 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 579:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
757 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3980
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3980
Gr: PK-K | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
7221 E Us Hwy 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6700
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hendricks County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hendricks County, IN include Tri-west Senior High School, Plainfield High School and Avon High School. Hendricks County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Hendricks County?
7 public high schools are located in Hendricks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hendricks County?
Hendricks County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Hendricks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hendricks County include: Plainfield High School vs. Avon High School, Brownsburg High School vs. Avon High School, Tri-west Senior High School vs. Brownsburg High School
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