For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 7,328 students in Vanderburgh County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vanderburgh County, IN are Signature School Inc, New Tech Institute and North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderburgh County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Vanderburgh County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Vanderburgh County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Vanderburgh County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Signature School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
New Tech Institute
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 Lynch Rd
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-0967
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-0967
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15331 Hwy 41 N
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-8283
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-8283
Gr: 9-12 | 1,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 1st Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8292
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8292
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Dreier Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8206
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8206
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
William Henry Harrison High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Fielding Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-1046
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-1046
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Bosse High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Gr: PK-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Academy For Innovative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2319 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0979
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0979
Gr: K-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
2319 Stringtown Road
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8280
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8280
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center Of Evansville Southeast
Charter School
5001 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 474-2229
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 474-2229
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Indiana Agriculture & Technology School - Usi Campus
Charter School
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
(317) 975-2746
Evansville, IN 47712
(317) 975-2746
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vanderburgh County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vanderburgh County, IN include Signature School Inc, New Tech Institute and North High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vanderburgh County?
10 public high schools are located in Vanderburgh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Vanderburgh County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vanderburgh County include: New Tech Institute vs. Central High School, Academy For Innovative Studies vs. Central High School, Benjamin Bosse High School vs. Central High School
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