Top 5 Best Howard County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,564 students in Howard County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, IN are Northwestern Senior High School, Eastern High School and Western 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 33% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% 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 91%, 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Howard County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
421 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-3333
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Western High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 S 600 W
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 883-5541
Grades: 8-12
| 841 students
Rank: #44.
Taylor High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Kokomo High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 S Berkley
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Excel Center - Kokomo
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Superior St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(317) 524-3642
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Howard County, IN

Howard County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1234 N Courtland
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
900 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
923 North Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Grades: 8
| 106 students
300 West Lincoln Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3700 East 300 South
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
1500 South Washington St
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 Northwestern Senior High School, Eastern High School and Western High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howard County, IN?
7 public high schools are located in Howard County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County, IN?
Howard County, IN public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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