Top 3 Best Whitley County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,401 students in Whitley County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, IN are Columbia City High School, Churubusco Jr-sr High School and Whitko Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Whitley County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Churubusco Jr-sr 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 8% 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 Whitley County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia City High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 South State Road 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-6136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,127 students
Rank: #22.
Churubusco Jr-sr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2131
Grades: 6-12
| 680 students
Rank: #33.
Whitko Jr/sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Big Blue Ave
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-5146
Grades: 7-12
| 594 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whitko Career Academy
710 N Sr 5
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3677
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Whitley County, IN

Whitley County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-1460
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Grades: PK
| 66 students
710 N Sr 5
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3603
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, IN include Columbia City High School, Churubusco Jr-sr High School and Whitko Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whitley County, IN?
4 public high schools are located in Whitley County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County, IN?
Whitley County, IN public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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