For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 474 students in Pike County, IN.
The top ranked public high school in Pike County, IN is Pike Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Pike County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pike Central 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 7% 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 Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pike Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 E Sr 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1869 N Sr 257
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-2600
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-2600
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pike County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Pike County, IN include Pike Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pike County?
1 public high schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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