For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 200 students in Oakland City, IN.
The top ranked public high school in Oakland City, IN is Waldo J Wood Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland City, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Oakland City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Oakland City, 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 Waldo J Wood Memorial High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Oakland City, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldo J Wood Memorial High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
943 Franklin St
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-4757
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Oakland City, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gibson-pike-warrick School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
114 North Grove
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3925
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Oakland City, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Oakland City, IN include Waldo J Wood Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Oakland City?
1 public high schools are located in Oakland City.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland City?
Oakland City public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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