For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,573 students in Putnam County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, IN are Greencastle High School, North Putnam Sr High School and South Putnam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Putnam County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cloverdale 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 8% 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 Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greencastle High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 E Washington St
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9711
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9711
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
North Putnam Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8869 N Cr 250 E
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-6282
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-6282
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
South Putnam High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1780 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Cloverdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Market
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4203
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4203
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area 30 Career Center
Vocational School
1 N Calbert Way Suite A
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3515
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3515
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Old Nat'l Trail Sp Srvs High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1 North Calbert Way
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Old Natl Trail Spec Srvs Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
522 Anderson St Box 267
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7840 South Cr 625 West
Reelsville, IN 46171
(765) 672-4248
Reelsville, IN 46171
(765) 672-4248
Grades: K-6
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, IN include Greencastle High School, North Putnam Sr High School and South Putnam High School.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County?
5 public high schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Putnam County include: South Putnam High School vs. Greencastle High School, Cloverdale High School vs. South Putnam High School, South Putnam High School vs. Cloverdale High School
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