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

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students

2. Eastern High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eastern Howard School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students

3. Western High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Western School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students

4. Taylor High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Taylor Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students

5. Kokomo High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students

6. Excel Center - Kokomo

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 285 Students

2. Western Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Western School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students

3. Eastern Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eastern Howard School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 397 Students

4. Central Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 458 Students

5. Taylor Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Taylor Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 413 Students

6. Maple Crest Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students

7. Bon Air Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 677 Students

2. Wallace Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students

3. Western Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Western School Corporation • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 574 Students

4. Eastern Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eastern Howard School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 770 Students

5. Howard Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 311 Students

6. Sycamore Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students

7. Lafayette Park Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students

8. Boulevard Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students

9. Elwood Haynes Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

10. Taylor Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

13,262

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

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

A-

14.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,957 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Howard County, IN Internet Health Assessment.

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