For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,809 students in Madison County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, IN are Lapel Sr High School, Excel Center - Anderson and Pendleton Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Madison County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frankton Jr-sr 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lapel Sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1850 S 900 W
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Pendleton Heights High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Arabian Dr
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,502 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Frankton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 Clyde St
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7879
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7879
Gr: 7-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Alexandria-monroe High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Burden Ct
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4413
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4413
Gr: 7-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Elwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1137 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9854
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9854
Gr: 7-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
800 N Central
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4496
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4496
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
John H Hinds Career Center
Vocational School
1105 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, IN include Lapel Sr High School, Excel Center - Anderson and Pendleton Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
10 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Lapel Sr High School vs. Pendleton Heights High School, Elwood Jr-sr High School vs. Frankton Jr-sr High School, Pendleton Heights High School vs. Lapel Sr High School
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