For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 20,899 students in Hamilton County, IN. The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IN are Carmel High School, Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Indiana public high schools.
Hamilton County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fishers High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmel High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Grades: 9-12
| 5,200 students
Rank: #22.
Fishers High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13000 Promise Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4290
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4290
Grades: 9-12
| 3,664 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Southeastern High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12499 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 3,445 students
Rank: #44.
Westfield High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18250 N Union St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6800
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,798 students
Rank: #55.
Noblesville High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18111 Cumberland Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-4680
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-4680
Grades: 9-12
| 3,227 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Heights High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25802 Sr 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3551
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3551
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #77.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24185 N Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4431
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #88.
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9310 S Sr 67
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 778-3778
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 778-3778
Grades: 5-12
| 180 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Indiana Agriculture And Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 East Carmel Drive - Suite
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Options Indiana
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18077 River Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(765) 621-0832
Noblesville, IN 46062
(765) 621-0832
Grades: 6-12
| 603 students
Rank: #1111.
Options Noblesville
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8659
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8659
Grades: 6-12
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Noblesville
Charter School
300 N 17 St
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 524-4410
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 524-4410
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Services Center
Alternative School
18006 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18000 Durbin Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 534-3188
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 534-3188
Grades: K-4
| 344 students
Focus Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12001 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
470 Lakeview Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
25350 Sr 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-1530
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-1530
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Hbm Special Education Coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1775 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Hbm Special Education Coop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Grades: K-2
| 10 students
6070 N 900 E
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Grades: K-1
| 159 students
Mosaics School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Grades: 1-12
| 62 students
Mosaics School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1625 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Options Westfield (Closed 2024)
Charter School
530 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Grades: 6-12
| 252 students
10404 Orchard Park S Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IN include Carmel High School, Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School. Hamilton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
13 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hamilton County include: Hamilton Southeastern High School vs. Fishers High School, Fishers High School vs. Hamilton Southeastern High School, Westfield High School vs. Carmel High School
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