For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,636 students in Wells County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Wells County, IN are Southern Wells Jr-sr High School, Bluffton High School and Norwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Wells County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bluffton 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wells County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Bluffton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Trl
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Norwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wells County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Wells County, IN include Southern Wells Jr-sr High School, Bluffton High School and Norwell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wells County?
3 public high schools are located in Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Wells County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wells County include: Bluffton High School vs. Norwell High School, Norwell High School vs. Bluffton High School, Southern Wells Jr-sr High School vs. Norwell High School
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