For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 474 students in Petersburg, IN.
The top-ranked public high school in Petersburg, IN is Pike Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Petersburg, 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 Pike Central High School, with 90-94% 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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Petersburg, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pike Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 E Sr 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Petersburg, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Petersburg, IN include Pike Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Petersburg?
1 public high schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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