For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,904 students in Vigo County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vigo County, IN are Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School and West Vigo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vigo 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 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Vigo County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Vigo County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Vigo High School, with 80-84% 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Vigo County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3434 Maple Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4312
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4312
Gr: 9-12 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3737 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4252
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4252
Gr: 9-12 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
West Vigo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4590 W Sarah Myers Dr
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4282
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4282
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center Of West Central Indiana
Charter School
2702 S. 3rd St.
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 235-1827
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 235-1827
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Vigo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1275 3rd Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
961 Lafayette Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Gr: 6-12
55 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
501 W Olive St
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4418
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4418
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vigo County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vigo County, IN include Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School and West Vigo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vigo County?
6 public high schools are located in Vigo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vigo County?
Vigo County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Vigo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vigo County include: Terre Haute North Vigo High School vs. Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Booker T Washington Alt School vs. Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School vs. Terre Haute North Vigo High School
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