Best Schools in Howard County, IN
Howard County, IN has a total of 33 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 13,262 students attend Howard County, IN schools. On average, schools in Howard County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Howard County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Howard County, IN
Howard County, IN has 8 high schools with 4,159 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Howard County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Howard County don't meet expectations.
1. Northwestern Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students
2. Eastern High School
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Eastern Howard School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students
3. Western High School
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Western School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students
4. Taylor High School
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Taylor Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
5. Kokomo High School
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Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students
6. Excel Center - Kokomo
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Excel Center - Kokomo • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howard County, IN
Howard County, IN has 7 middle schools with 2,688 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Howard County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Howard County don't meet expectations.
1. Northwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Western Middle School
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Western School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
3. Eastern Middle School
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Eastern Howard School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 397 Students
4. Central Middle School
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Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 458 Students
5. Taylor Middle School
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Taylor Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 413 Students
6. Maple Crest Middle School
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Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
7. Bon Air Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howard County, IN
Howard County, IN has 18 elementary schools with 6,415 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Howard County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Howard County don't meet expectations.
1. Northwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 677 Students
2. Wallace Elementary School
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Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
3. Western Intermediate School
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Western School Corporation • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 574 Students
4. Eastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Eastern Howard School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 770 Students
5. Howard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 311 Students
6. Sycamore Elementary School
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Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
7. Lafayette Park Elementary School
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Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
8. Boulevard Elementary School
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Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
9. Elwood Haynes Elementary School
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Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
10. Taylor Elementary School
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Taylor Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 513 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Howard County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Howard County, IN has a total population of 83,658 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Howard County, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Howard County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howard County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howard County, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Howard County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
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