For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,417 students in Indian River County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Indian River County, FL are Indian River Charter High School, Vero Beach High School and Ir Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian River County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Indian River County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Indian River County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sebastian River High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Indian River County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian River Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6055 College Ln
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 567-6600
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 567-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 691:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Vero Beach High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1707 16th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5800
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,783 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Ir Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1426 18th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Gr: 5-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Sebastian River High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9001 90th Ave
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 564-4170
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 564-4170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,791 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Wabasso School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8895 N Us Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Indian River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12534 Roseland Rd
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 567-2728
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 567-2728
3300 43rd Avenue Suite 2
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-0181
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-0181
Gr: K-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Indian River County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01990 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-315
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-315
6500 57th St
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3045
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3045
Gr: 9-12
1426 19th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4970
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4970
1110 18th Ave Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3240
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3240
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Indian River County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Indian River County, FL include Indian River Charter High School, Vero Beach High School and Ir Prep.
How many public high schools are located in Indian River County?
6 public high schools are located in Indian River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian River County?
Indian River County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Indian River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Indian River County include: Sebastian River High School vs. Vero Beach High School, Indian River Charter High School vs. Vero Beach High School, Vero Beach High School vs. Sebastian River High School
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