Best Schools in Howard County, IN
Howard County, IN has 32 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 18 elementary) serving 13,262 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Howard County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howard County, IN
The top high schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 580 Students
2. Western High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students
3. Eastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Howard School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students
4. Taylor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
5. Kokomo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students
6. Excel Center - Kokomo
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excel Center - Kokomo • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howard County, IN
The top middle schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 569 Students
2. Northwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 285 Students
3. Eastern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Howard School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 397 Students
4. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 458 Students
5. Taylor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 413 Students
6. Maple Crest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
7. Bon Air Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howard County, IN
The top elementary schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 677 Students
2. Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
3. Eastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Howard School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 770 Students
4. Western Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School Corporation • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 574 Students
5. Howard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 311 Students
6. Redeemer Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redeemer Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 176 Students
7. Boulevard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
8. Lafayette Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
9. Taylor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 513 Students
10. Sycamore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kokomo School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 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.
Questions About Schools in Howard County, IN
How many schools are in Howard County, IN?
Howard County, IN has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 13,262 students in total.
How do schools in Howard County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Howard County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Howard County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howard County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Howard County
3 places in Howard County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Kokomo (18)
- Russiaville (4)
- Greentown (3)
School districts (5)
- Kokomo School Corporation (11 schools)
- Northwestern School Corp (4 schools)
- Western School Corporation (4 schools)
- Eastern Howard School Corporation (3 schools)
- Taylor Community School Corp (3 schools)