For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,177 students in Howard County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, IN are Western High School, Eastern High School and Northwestern Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Howard County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastern High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Howard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 S 600 W
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 883-5541
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 883-5541
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eastern High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
421 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-3333
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-3333
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northwestern Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1101
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Kokomo High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S Berkley
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,472 students
Rank: #66.
Excel Center - Kokomo
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Superior St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(317) 524-3642
Kokomo, IN 46901
(317) 524-3642
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2501 S. Berkley Rd.
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8000
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1234 N Courtland
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
900 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
923 North Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Grades: 8
| 106 students
3700 East 300 South
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
1500 South Washington St
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Howard County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, IN include Western High School, Eastern High School and Northwestern Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howard County?
8 public high schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Howard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Howard County include: Kokomo High School vs. Northwestern Senior High School, Western High School vs. Northwestern Senior High School, Northwestern Senior High School vs. Western High School
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