For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,866 students in Anderson, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Anderson, IN are Excel Center - Anderson, Anderson High School and Anderson Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Anderson, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson Preparatory Academy, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Anderson, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Center - Anderson
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Anderson High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4610 Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Gr: K-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Anderson, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Anderson, IN include Excel Center - Anderson, Anderson High School and Anderson Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Anderson?
3 public high schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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