For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,650 students in Wells County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Wells County, IN are Bluffton High School, Norwell High School and Southern Wells Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public high schools.
Wells County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bluffton 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wells County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bluffton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Tiger Trl
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Norwell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Grades: 7-12
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wells County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Wells County, IN include Bluffton High School, Norwell High School and Southern Wells Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wells County, IN?
3 public high schools are located in Wells County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County, IN?
Wells County, IN public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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