For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,678 students in Kokomo, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Kokomo, IN are Western High School, Northwestern Senior High School and Taylor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kokomo, 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 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Kokomo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Kokomo, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western 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 30% 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 Kokomo, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Taylor High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1101
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Kokomo High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S Berkley
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,472 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
2501 S. Berkley Rd.
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8000
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Kokomo, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1234 N Courtland
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
900 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
923 North Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Gr: 8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
3700 East 300 South
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Gr: 4-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1500 South Washington St
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kokomo, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Kokomo, IN include Western High School, Northwestern Senior High School and Taylor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kokomo?
7 public high schools are located in Kokomo.
What is the racial composition of students in Kokomo?
Kokomo public high schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Kokomo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kokomo 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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