Best public high schools in the Indianapolis metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the Indianapolis metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Indianapolis metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Lawrence North High School

- Location: Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, IN
- Enrollment: 2,861 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#24. Lebanon Senior High School

- Location: Lebanon Community School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 1,027 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#23. Perry Meridian High School

- Location: Perry Township Schools, IN
- Enrollment: 2,350 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#22. Mt. Vernon High School

- Location: Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 1,431 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#21. Franklin Community High School

- Location: Franklin Community School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 1,610 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#20. New Palestine High School

- Location: Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 1,195 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#19. Herron-Riverside High School

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Enrollment: 409 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#18. Triton Central High School

- Location: Northwestern Consolidated School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 457 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#17. Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

- Location: Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, IN
- Enrollment: 1,307 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#16. Cascade Senior High School

- Location: Mill Creek Community School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 513 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#15. North Central High School

- Location: Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, IN
- Enrollment: 3,628 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#14. Noblesville High School

- Location: Noblesville Schools, IN
- Enrollment: 3,227 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#13. Franklin Central High School

- Location: Franklin Township Community School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 3,319 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#12. Center Grove High School

- Location: Center Grove Community School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 2,851 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#11. Plainfield High School

- Location: Plainfield Community School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 1,782 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#10. Ben Davis University High School

- Location: Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, IN
- Enrollment: 358 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#9. Brownsburg High School

- Location: Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 3,177 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#8. Avon High School

- Location: Avon Community School Corporation, IN
- Enrollment: 3,348 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#7. Hamilton Southeastern High School

- Location: Hamilton Southeastern School District, IN
- Enrollment: 3,450 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#6. Speedway Senior High School

- Location: School Town of Speedway, IN
- Enrollment: 565 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#5. Fishers High School

- Location: Hamilton Southeastern School District, IN
- Enrollment: 3,674 (23:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#4. Herron High School

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Enrollment: 995 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#3. Westfield High School

- Location: Westfield-Washington Schools, IN
- Enrollment: 2,665 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#2. Zionsville Community High School

- Location: Zionsville Community Schools, IN
- Enrollment: 2,255 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#1. Carmel High School

- Location: Carmel Clay Schools, IN
- Enrollment: 5,192 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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