For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 576 students in Mount Vernon, IN.
The top ranked public high school in Mount Vernon, IN is Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Mount Vernon, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon 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 11% 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 Mount Vernon, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Harriett St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-4356
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-4356
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Mount Vernon, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
716 Locust St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2069
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2069
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, IN include Mount Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon?
1 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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