Best Spencer County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 987 students in Spencer County, IN. The top-ranked public high schools in Spencer County, IN are Heritage Hills High School and South Spencer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Spencer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Spencer 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 Heritage Hills 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 9% 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 Spencer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Hills High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3644 E Cr 1600 N
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 842-2797
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
South Spencer High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1142 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Spencer County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Spencer County, IN include Heritage Hills High School and South Spencer High School. Spencer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Spencer County?
2 public high schools are located in Spencer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer County?
Spencer County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Spencer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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