Best Henry County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,373 students in Henry County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Henry County, IN are Shenandoah High School, Knightstown High School and New Castle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry 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 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Henry County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knightstown High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Henry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7354 W Us 36
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6640
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Knightstown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8149 W Us Hwy 40
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5153
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
New Castle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Tri Junior-senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6972 S St Rd 103
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7988
Gr: 6-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4741 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
5100 N. Raider Rd.
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-2266
Gr: 6-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
New Castle Area Vocational School
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Gr: 6-12
10892 N - In-140
Knightstown, IN 46148
(877) 860-0003
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Henry County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Henry County, IN include Shenandoah High School, Knightstown High School and New Castle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henry County?
6 public high schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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