For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 517 students in South Whitley, IN.
The top-ranked public high school in South Whitley, IN is Whitko Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Whitley, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in South Whitley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
South Whitley, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Whitko Jr/sr High School, with 85-89% 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in South Whitley, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitko Jr/sr High School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
107 North Walnut St.
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 244-5771
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 244-5771
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Whitley, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Whitley, IN include Whitko Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Whitley?
2 public high schools are located in South Whitley.
What is the racial composition of students in South Whitley?
South Whitley public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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