Top 3 Best Anderson Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,921 students in Anderson, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson, IN are Excel Center - Anderson, Anderson High School and Compass Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Anderson, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson Preparatory Academy, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Anderson, IN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Center - Anderson
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4610 Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Grades: 9-12
| 1,837 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Grades: 7-10
| 48 students
Rank: #44.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Grades: K-12
| 781 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Anderson, Indiana

Anderson, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Grades: 4-6
| 711 students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1600 Hillcrest Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2108 East 200 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3070 East 300 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
550 W 37th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
112 E Vineyard St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
1815 Indiana Ave
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Grades: 4-6
| 929 students
802 E 5th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
630 Nichol Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Grades: K-2
| 450 students
101 W 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
4500 S Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Grades: 1-5
| 295 students
119 West 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Grades: K-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Anderson, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Anderson, IN include Excel Center - Anderson, Anderson High School and Compass Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Anderson, IN?
4 public high schools are located in Anderson, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson, IN?
Anderson, IN public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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