For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,353 students in Pendleton, IN.
The top-ranked public high school in Pendleton, IN is Pendleton Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Pendleton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public high schools.
Pendleton, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pendleton Heights High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pendleton, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pendleton Heights High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Arabian Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,353 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pendleton, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pendleton, IN include Pendleton Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pendleton?
1 public high schools are located in Pendleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton?
Pendleton public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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