For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,102 students in Hancock County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IN are New Palestine High School, Mt Vernon High School and Greenfield-central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Hancock County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Palestine High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Palestine High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4485 S Victory Dr
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mt Vernon High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8112 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Greenfield-central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Broadway
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Hancock High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10320 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hancock-south Madison Joint Srvs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1834 Fields Blvd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Gr: PK-12
8414 North 200 West
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Gr: 5-6 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IN include New Palestine High School, Mt Vernon High School and Greenfield-central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
3 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hancock County include: Greenfield-central High School vs. Mt Vernon High School, Mt Vernon High School vs. Greenfield-central High School, New Palestine High School vs. Greenfield-central High School
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