Best Indian River County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,417 students in Indian River County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Indian River County, FL are Indian River Charter High School, Vero Beach High School and Ir Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian River County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Indian River County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Indian River County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sebastian River High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Indian River County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian River Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6055 College Ln
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 567-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Vero Beach High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 16th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,645 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Ir Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1426 18th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Sebastian River High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9001 90th Ave
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 564-4170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,777 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Wabasso School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8895 N Us Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Indian River County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Indian River County, FL include Indian River Charter High School, Vero Beach High School and Ir Prep.
How many public high schools are located in Indian River County?
6 public high schools are located in Indian River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian River County?
Indian River County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Indian River County are often viewed compared to one another?

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