For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,295 students in Washington County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, IN are Eastern High School, West Washington Jr-sr High School and Salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Washington County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Washington Jr-sr 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 5% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Eastern School Rd E-3
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-3931
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-3931
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
West Washington Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8028 W Batt Rd
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4996
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4996
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Salem High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 North Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Gr: 3-7 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, IN include Eastern High School, West Washington Jr-sr High School and Salem High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
3 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Eastern High School vs. Salem High School, Salem High School vs. West Washington Jr-sr High School, Salem High School vs. Eastern High School
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