For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,056 students in Orange County, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Orange County, IN are Springs Valley Elementary School, Throop Elementary School and Orleans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Orange County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springs Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
356 S Larry Bird Blvd
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-4820
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Throop Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Grades: PK-6
| 714 students
Rank: #33.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
637 E Washington St
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Paoli Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3905
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3905
Grades: 7-12
| 571 students
Rank: #55.
Springs Valley Comm High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 S Larry Bird Blvd
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-9984
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-9984
Grades: 6-12
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Orleans Jr-sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Wilson
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Grades: 7-12
| 398 students
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lost River Career Cooperative (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
600 Elm Street - Suite 1
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
South Central Area Special Ed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 Elm St - Ste 2
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orange County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Orange County, IN include Springs Valley Elementary School, Throop Elementary School and Orleans Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Orange County?
6 public schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Orange County include: Springs Valley Comm High School vs. Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Paoli Jr & Sr High School vs. Springs Valley Comm High School, Springs Valley Elementary School vs. Throop Elementary School
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