Hendricks County boasts high school dropout rates below 1%, making it one of the most student retentive counties in the state. Hendricks County graduates have historically continued their education and achieved Bachelor’s degrees or higher at the ninth highest rate in Indiana.

Hendricks County’s school systems have developed an effective combination of solid educational principles, entrepreneurial/vocational programs and technology-driven facilities. Prospective residents will find a variety of four-star schools – the top-rated two percent in the state – each with its own personality and unique offerings.

When it’s time to consider applying for admission to a college or university, there’s a wealth of opportunity for higher education available close to home. Easily accessible are the campuses of Purdue University, Indiana University, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, University of Indianapolis, Hendricks College Network, Ivy Tech State College, Ball State University, Indiana State University and Vincennes University, as well as private schools like Notre Dame University, Butler University, Franklin College, Indiana Wesleyan University, Rose-Hulman College and Depauw University.