Best Schools in Whitley County, IN
Whitley County, IN has 15 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,118 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Whitley County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whitley County, IN
The top high schools in Whitley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitko Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitko Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 541 Students
2. Columbia City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students
3. Churubusco Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith-green Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 647 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whitley County, IN
The top middle schools in Whitley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whitley County, IN
The top elementary schools in Whitley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Churubusco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smith-green Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
2. Northern Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
3. South Whitley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitko Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 289 Students
4. Little Turtle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 604 Students
5. Coesse School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
6. Pierceton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitko Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students
7. Mary Raber Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitley County Con Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 251 Students
8. Country Meadow
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Country Meadow • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 44 Students
9. Cleveland Amish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 15 Students
10. Faith Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 48 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whitley County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whitley County, IN has a total population of 34,191 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whitley 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 Whitley County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whitley County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whitley 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 Whitley County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whitley County, IN
How many schools are in Whitley County, IN?
Whitley County, IN has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,118 students in total.
How do schools in Whitley County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Whitley County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Whitley County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whitley 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: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Whitley County
3 places in Whitley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Columbia City (6)
- Churubusco (2)
- South Whitley (2)
School districts (2)
- Whitley County Con Schools (6 schools)
- Whitko Community School Corp (3 schools)