For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,218 students in Wayne County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IN are Centerville Sr High School, Hagerstown Jr-sr High School and Northeastern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Wayne County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richmond 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Willow Grove Rd
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-3481
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-3481
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Baker Rd
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northeastern High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7295 N Us 27
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2591
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2591
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle/ High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Richmond High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Hub Etchison Pky
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3424
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,331 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Community Youth Services
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
900 S L St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3486
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3486
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Gr: PK | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 94:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1751 East Chester Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
777 North 12th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
205 Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
4138 Niewoehner Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Pershing Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 217 - 519 Queen St
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IN include Centerville Sr High School, Hagerstown Jr-sr High School and Northeastern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Northeastern High School vs. Richmond High School, Hagerstown Jr-sr High School vs. Centerville Sr High School, Richmond High School vs. Northeastern High School
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