For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,218 students in Wayne County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IN are Centerville Sr High School, Hagerstown Jr-sr High School and Northeastern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Wayne County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richmond 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 21% 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Willow Grove Rd
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-3481
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-3481
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Baker Rd
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northeastern High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7295 N Us 27
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2591
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2591
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle/ High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Richmond High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Hub Etchison Pky
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3424
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,273 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IN include Centerville Sr High School, Hagerstown Jr-sr High School and Northeastern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Northeastern High School vs. Richmond High School, Hagerstown Jr-sr High School vs. Centerville Sr High School, Richmond High School vs. Northeastern High School
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