For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 20,899 students in Hamilton County, IN. The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IN are Carmel High School, Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Indiana public high schools.
Hamilton County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fishers High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmel High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Gr: 9-12 | 5,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Fishers High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13000 Promise Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4290
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4290
Gr: 9-12 | 3,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Southeastern High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12499 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 3,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Westfield High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18250 N Union St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6800
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,948 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Noblesville High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18111 Cumberland Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-4680
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-4680
Gr: 9-12 | 3,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Heights High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25802 Sr 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3551
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3551
Gr: 9-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24185 N Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4431
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Indiana Agriculture And Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 East Carmel Drive - Suite
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 221:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Options Indiana
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18077 River Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(765) 621-0832
Noblesville, IN 46062
(765) 621-0832
Gr: 6-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Options Noblesville
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8659
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8659
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Options Westfield
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Noblesville
Charter School
300 N 17 St
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 524-4410
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 524-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IN include Carmel High School, Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School. Hamilton County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
13 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hamilton County include: Hamilton Southeastern High School vs. Fishers High School, Fishers High School vs. Hamilton Southeastern High School, Westfield High School vs. Carmel High School
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