For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,335 students in Whitley County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, IN are Columbia City High School, Churubusco Jr-sr High School and Whitko Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Whitley County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia City High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Whitley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 South State Road 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-6136
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-6136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,147 students
Rank: #22.
Churubusco Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2131
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2131
Grades: 6-12
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Whitko Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Big Blue Ave
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-5146
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-5146
Grades: 7-12
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whitko Career Academy
Magnet School
710 N Sr 5
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3677
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3677
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Whitley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-1460
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-1460
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Columbia City High School Diamond Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Grades: PK
| 66 students
710 N Sr 5
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3603
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3603
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Whitley County, IN include Columbia City High School, Churubusco Jr-sr High School and Whitko Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whitley County?
4 public high schools are located in Whitley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County?
Whitley County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Whitley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Whitley County include: Whitko Jr/sr High School vs. Columbia City High School, Columbia City High School vs. Whitko Jr/sr High School, Churubusco Jr-sr High School vs. Columbia City High School
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