For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,963 students in Madison County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, IN are Lapel Sr High School, Excel Center - Anderson and Pendleton Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Madison County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pendleton Heights High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lapel Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1850 S 900 W
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Excel Center - Anderson
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Pendleton Heights High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Arabian Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,409 students
Rank: #44.
Frankton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 Clyde St
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7879
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7879
Grades: 7-12
| 767 students
Rank: #55.
Alexandria-monroe High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Burden Ct
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4413
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4413
Grades: 7-12
| 752 students
Rank: #66.
Anderson High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4610 Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Grades: 9-12
| 1,837 students
Rank: #77.
Compass Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Grades: 7-10
| 48 students
Rank: #88.
Elwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1137 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9854
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9854
Grades: 7-12
| 637 students
Rank: #99.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Grades: K-12
| 781 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 N Central
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-7788
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-7788
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
John H Hinds Career Center
Vocational School
1105 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
10926 N 200 E
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-2696
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-2696
Grades: 1-5
| 231 students
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Grades: 4-6
| 711 students
Ebbertt Education Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1600 Hillcrest Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2108 East 200 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3070 East 300 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
550 W 37th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
112 E Vineyard St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
1815 Indiana Ave
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Grades: 4-6
| 929 students
2100 South 'p' St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9823
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9823
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
802 E 5th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
630 Nichol Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Grades: K-2
| 450 students
101 W 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
4500 S Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Grades: 1-5
| 295 students
119 West 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, IN include Lapel Sr High School, Excel Center - Anderson and Pendleton Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County, IN?
11 public high schools are located in Madison County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County, IN?
Madison County, IN public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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