Can I use Howard County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Howard County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Howard County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Howard County?

Start with the 27 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Howard County Schools & Education

Name: Howard County, Indiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Howard County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,166

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#45

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Howard County

Measured School Summary

Howard County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.3%.

Funding Context

At $5,166 per pupil, Howard County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Howard County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

27 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

43/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #45 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

94.3%

1.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,166

$341 below the state average

School coverage

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Howard County has 27 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Howard County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Howard County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#45

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Kokomo School Corporation

Elementary to high school visible

5,238 students

Elementary 7Middle 3High 2Other 0

12 listed schools in this county slice.

Western School Corporation

Elementary to high school visible

2,543 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Northwestern School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,853 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Eastern Howard School Corporation

Elementary to high school visible

1,634 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Kokomo School Corporation is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Howard County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Howard County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Howard County, Indiana

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Comprehensive Education for Nearly 13,000 Students

Howard County manages 27 public schools across 6 districts, providing education for 12,911 students. The system includes 13 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools to cover all developmental stages.

High Success Rates with Efficient Spending

Students graduate at a rate of 94.3%, which beats the national average of 87% and the state average of 92.6%. Despite high results, the county spends $5,166 per pupil, which is slightly below the state average of $5,507.

Kokomo School Corporation and Emerging Choice

Kokomo School Corporation is the major player, enrolling 5,238 students across 12 schools. The county also offers educational choice through one charter school, representing about 3.7% of the total school options available.

Diverse Locales from City to Countryside

Education happens in varied locales, featuring 14 city schools and 10 rural ones with an average enrollment of 497. Kokomo High School is the largest campus with 1,519 students, while smaller elementary schools provide more intimate settings.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Howard County

Reported Enrollment

12,911

27 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13

Middle7

High7

Other0

6 School Districts in Howard County

Kokomo School Corporation

Western School Corporation

4 schools

2,543 students

Northwestern School Corp

4 schools

1,853 students

Eastern Howard School Corporation

3 schools

1,634 students

Taylor Community School Corp

3 schools

1,300 students

Excel Center - Kokomo

1 school

343 students

27 Public Schools in Howard County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Howard County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Kokomo High School	Profile	Kokomo School Corporation	Kokomo, 46902City: Small	9–12	High	1,519
Western High School	Record	Western School Corporation	Russiaville, 46902Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	824
Eastern Elementary School	Record	Eastern Howard School Corporation	Greentown, 46936Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	770
Northwestern Elementary School	Record	Northwestern School Corp	Kokomo, 46901Rural: Fringe	KG–6	Primary	677
Elwood Haynes Elementary School	Record	Kokomo School Corporation	Kokomo, 46901City: Small	PK–5	Primary	611
Northwestern Senior High School	Record	Northwestern School Corp	Kokomo, 46901Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	580
Western Primary School	Record	Western School Corporation	Russiaville, 46979Rural: Fringe	KG–2	Primary	576
Western Intermediate School	Record	Western School Corporation	Russiaville, 46979Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	574
Western Middle School	Record	Western School Corporation	Russiaville, 46979Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	569
Taylor Elementary School	Record	Taylor Community School Corp	Kokomo, 46902City: Small	PK–4	Primary	513
Eastern High School	Record	Eastern Howard School Corporation	Greentown, 46936Town: Fringe	9–12	High	467
Central Middle School	Record	Kokomo School Corporation	Kokomo, 46901City: Small	6–8	Middle	458
Lafayette Park Elementary School	Record	Kokomo School Corporation	Kokomo, 46901City: Small	PK–5	Primary	434
Taylor Middle School	Record	Taylor Community School Corp	Kokomo, 46902Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	413
Sycamore Elementary School	Record	Kokomo School Corporation	Kokomo, 46901City: Small	PK–5	Primary	401
Wallace Elementary School	Record	Kokomo School Corporation	Kokomo, 46901City: Small	KG–5	Primary	398
Eastern Middle School	Record	Eastern Howard School Corporation	Greentown, 46936Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	397
Boulevard Elementary School	Record	Kokomo School Corporation	Kokomo, 46902City: Small	PK–5	Primary	378
Taylor High School	Record	Taylor Community School Corp	Kokomo, 46902Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	374
Maple Crest Middle School	Record	Kokomo School Corporation	Kokomo, 46902City: Small	6–8	Middle	372

Kokomo High School

Kokomo School Corporation

Kokomo, 46902 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,519 students

Western High School

Western School Corporation

Russiaville, 46902 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High824 students

Eastern Elementary School

Eastern Howard School Corporation

Greentown, 46936 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary770 students

Northwestern Elementary School

Northwestern School Corp

Kokomo, 46901 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary677 students

Elwood Haynes Elementary School

Kokomo School Corporation

Kokomo, 46901 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary611 students

Northwestern Senior High School

Northwestern School Corp

Kokomo, 46901 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High580 students

Western Primary School

Western School Corporation

Russiaville, 46979 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–2Primary576 students

Western Intermediate School

Western School Corporation

Russiaville, 46979 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary574 students

Western Middle School

Western School Corporation

Russiaville, 46979 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle569 students

Taylor Elementary School

Taylor Community School Corp

Kokomo, 46902 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary513 students

Eastern High School

Eastern Howard School Corporation

Greentown, 46936 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High467 students

Central Middle School

Kokomo School Corporation

Kokomo, 46901 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle458 students

Lafayette Park Elementary School

Kokomo School Corporation

Kokomo, 46901 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary434 students

Taylor Middle School

Taylor Community School Corp

Kokomo, 46902 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle413 students

Sycamore Elementary School

Kokomo School Corporation

Kokomo, 46901 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary401 students

Wallace Elementary School

Kokomo School Corporation

Kokomo, 46901 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary398 students

Eastern Middle School

Eastern Howard School Corporation

Greentown, 46936 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle397 students

Boulevard Elementary School

Kokomo School Corporation

Kokomo, 46902 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary378 students

Taylor High School

Taylor Community School Corp

Kokomo, 46902 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High374 students

Maple Crest Middle School

Kokomo School Corporation

Kokomo, 46902 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle372 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,166

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?

Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Indiana?

Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Howard County?

Howard County has a school score of 43/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Howard County?

The high school graduation rate in Howard County is 94.3%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Howard County spend per student?

Howard County spends $5,166 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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