For the 2025 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 26% (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 89%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem High School, with 90-94% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 N Eastern School Rd E-3
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-3931
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-3931
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
West Washington Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8028 W Batt Rd
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4996
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4996
Grades: 7-12
| 409 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 North Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Grades: 3-7
| 464 students
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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