For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,822 students in Monroe County, IN. The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, IN are Bloomington High School South, Seven Oaks Classical School and Bloomington High School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public high schools.
Monroe County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bloomington High School South, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bloomington High School South
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1965 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7714
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7714
Grades: 9-12
| 1,670 students
Rank: #22.
Seven Oaks Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 East Association Street
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 935-5003
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 935-5003
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Bloomington High School North
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3901 N Kinser Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7724
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7724
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #44.
The Academy Of Sci & Entrepreneurship
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 S Patterson Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-2480
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Edgewood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 S Edgewood Dr
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 876-2277
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 876-2277
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
Rank: #66.
Bloomington Graduation School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 W Coolidge Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-7708
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-7708
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Bloomington
Charter School
2088 Liberty Drive
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 353-8084
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 353-8084
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hoosier Hills Career Center
Vocational School
3070 Prow Road
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7730
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7730
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aurora Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
524 North Fairview St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7837
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7837
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1500 N Packinghouse Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 334-0582
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 334-0582
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
Forest Hills Spec Educ Coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8045 W Sr 46
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 876-6325
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 876-6325
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
750 E Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
(800) 334-1011
Bloomington, IN 47405
(800) 334-1011
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7973 W Main St
Stinesville, IN 47464
(812) 876-2474
Stinesville, IN 47464
(812) 876-2474
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, IN include Bloomington High School South, Seven Oaks Classical School and Bloomington High School North. Monroe County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
8 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monroe County include: Bloomington High School North vs. Bloomington High School South, Bloomington High School South vs. Bloomington High School North, Edgewood High School vs. Bloomington High School South
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