For the 2026-27 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hendricks County (2026-27)
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 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 1,856 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 3,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 3,355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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: 4:1 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 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hendricks County Public Schools (Closed)
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 students 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 37% (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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