For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,373 students in Dearborn County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Dearborn County, IN are Lawrenceburg High School and South Dearborn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dearborn County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Dearborn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Dearborn County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lawrenceburg 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dearborn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrenceburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Gr: 9-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
South Dearborn High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5770 Highlander Dr
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-3772
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-3772
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Dearborn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14733 Main St
Moores Hill, IN 47032
(812) 744-3184
Moores Hill, IN 47032
(812) 744-3184
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
27650 Sawmill Rd
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
Gr: 5-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dearborn County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Dearborn County, IN include Lawrenceburg High School and South Dearborn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dearborn County?
2 public high schools are located in Dearborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn County?
Dearborn County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Dearborn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dearborn County include: South Dearborn High School vs. Lawrenceburg High School, Lawrenceburg High School vs. South Dearborn High School
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