For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,202 students in Bartholomew County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bartholomew County, IN are Columbus North High School, Columbus East High School and Hauser Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartholomew County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Bartholomew County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Bartholomew County, 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 Hauser 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bartholomew County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Gr: 9-12 | 2,267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Columbus East High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
230 S Marr Rd
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Hauser Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9273 N Sr 9
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Gr: 7-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Gr: 6-12
Bartholomew County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4355 East 600 North 120
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Gr: PK-2
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 33%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bartholomew County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bartholomew County, IN include Columbus North High School, Columbus East High School and Hauser Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bartholomew County?
4 public high schools are located in Bartholomew County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartholomew County?
Bartholomew County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Bartholomew County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bartholomew County include: Columbus East High School vs. Columbus North High School, Columbus North High School vs. Columbus East High School, Hauser Jr-sr High School vs. Columbus North High School
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