For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,177 students in Howard County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Howard County, IN are Western High School, Northwestern Senior High School and Eastern 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 29% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% 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 89%.
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 27% 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 Howard County (2026)
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.
Eastern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-3333
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Howard County 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 Howard County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Howard County, IN include Western High School, Northwestern Senior High School and Eastern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Howard County?
8 public high schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Howard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Howard County 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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