For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,366 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 27% (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 3/10, 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 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Churubusco Jr-sr High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Whitley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia City High School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Churubusco Jr-sr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2131
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2131
Gr: 6-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (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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