For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,421 students in Orange County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, IN are Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Orleans Jr-sr High School and Springs Valley Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange 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 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Orange County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Springs Valley Comm 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 7% 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 Orange County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paoli Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3905
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3905
Gr: 7-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Orleans Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Wilson
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Springs Valley Comm High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 S Larry Bird Blvd
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-9984
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-9984
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, IN include Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Orleans Jr-sr High School and Springs Valley Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
3 public high schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Orange County include: Springs Valley Comm High School vs. Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Paoli Jr & Sr High School vs. Springs Valley Comm High School, Orleans Jr-sr High School vs. Paoli Jr & Sr High School
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