Best Public Schools in Whiting, IN (2025-26)

Best Whiting Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,341 students in Whiting, IN (there are , serving 320 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Whiting, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in Whiting, IN are Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting High School and Whiting Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Whiting, IN public schools have an score of 23% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Whiting have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Whiting, IN (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Nathan Hale Elementary School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
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1831 Oliver St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0738

Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #22.

Whiting High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1751 Oliver St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0255

Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #33.

Whiting Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
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1800 New York Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 473-1344

Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #44.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1000 116th St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241

Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

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Whiting, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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George Rogers Clark Md/hs (Closed 2023)

1921 Davis Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522

Gr: 6-12 | 1,254 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Whiting, IN?

The top ranked public schools in Whiting, IN include Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting High School and Whiting Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Whiting?

4 public schools are located in Whiting.

What percentage of students in Whiting go to public school?

81% of all K-12 students in Whiting are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Whiting?

Whiting public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Which public schools in Whiting are often viewed compared to one another?