Top 3 Best Whiting Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,385 students in Whiting, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 320 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Whiting, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Whiting, IN are Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting High School and Whiting Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiting, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Whiting have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Whiting, IN (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1831 Oliver St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0738
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Whiting High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1751 Oliver St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0255
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Whiting Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 New York Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 473-1344
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 116th St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Whiting, Indiana

Whiting, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1921 Davis Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Grades: 6-12
| 1,254 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Whiting, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Whiting, IN include Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting High School and Whiting Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Whiting?
4 public schools are located in Whiting.
What percentage of students in Whiting go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Whiting are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whiting?
Whiting public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Whiting are often viewed compared to one another?

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