Whitley County Schools & Education
Whitley County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,978
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#34
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Whitley County
Measured School Summary
Whitley County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.2%.
Funding Context
At $4,978 per pupil, Whitley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Whitley 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
11 public schools and 2 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
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
95.2%
2.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$4,978
$529 below the state average
School coverage
11
2 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
Whitley County has 11 public schools across 2 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.
What Whitley 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
Whitley 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
#34
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Whitley County Con Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,617 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Smith-Green Community Schools
Elementary and high visible
1,132 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Whitley County Con Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Whitley County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Whitley County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Whitley 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.
Concentrated Excellence Across Eleven Schools
Whitley County operates 11 public schools, including six elementary and four high schools, within just two school districts. This focused structure supports 5,579 students across the county's primary learning centers.
Whitley County Consolidated Schools Leads
Whitley County Consolidated Schools is the largest district, educating 3,617 students across six schools. The remaining students are served by Smith-Green Community Schools, with no charter options currently in the county.
A Predominantly Rural Learning Experience
Ten of the county's 11 schools are located in rural settings, offering a peaceful environment for students. Columbia City High School is the largest at 1,147 students, though the average school size across the county remains moderate at 558.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Whitley County
Reported Enrollment
5,579
11 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Whitley County
Whitley County Con Schools
GuideSmith-Green Community Schools
11 Public Schools in Whitley 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 dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City High School | Profile | Whitley County Con Schools | Columbia City, 46725Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,147 |
| Indian Springs Middle School | Record | Whitley County Con Schools | Columbia City, 46725Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 834 |
| Churubusco Jr-Sr High School | Record | Smith-Green Community Schools | Churubusco, 46723Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 647 |
| Little Turtle Elementary School | Record | Whitley County Con Schools | Columbia City, 46725Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 604 |
| Whitko Jr/Sr High School | Record | Whitko Community School Corp | South Whitley, 46787Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 541 |
| Northern Heights Elementary School | Record | Whitley County Con Schools | Columbia City, 46725Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 510 |
| Churubusco Elementary School | Record | Smith-Green Community Schools | Churubusco, 46723Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 485 |
| South Whitley Elementary School | Record | Whitko Community School Corp | South Whitley, 46787Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 289 |
| Coesse School | Record | Whitley County Con Schools | Columbia City, 46725Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 271 |
| Mary Raber Elementary School | Record | Whitley County Con Schools | Columbia City, 46725Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 251 |
| Whitko Career Academy | Record | Whitko Community School Corp | Larwill, 46764Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 0 |
Columbia City High School
Whitley County Con Schools
Columbia City, 46725 / Rural: Fringe
Indian Springs Middle School
Whitley County Con Schools
Columbia City, 46725 / Rural: Fringe
Churubusco Jr-Sr High School
Smith-Green Community Schools
Churubusco, 46723 / Rural: Distant
Little Turtle Elementary School
Whitley County Con Schools
Columbia City, 46725 / Rural: Fringe
Whitko Jr/Sr High School
Whitko Community School Corp
South Whitley, 46787 / Rural: Distant
Northern Heights Elementary School
Whitley County Con Schools
Columbia City, 46725 / Rural: Distant
Churubusco Elementary School
Smith-Green Community Schools
Churubusco, 46723 / Rural: Distant
South Whitley Elementary School
Whitko Community School Corp
South Whitley, 46787 / Rural: Distant
Coesse School
Whitley County Con Schools
Columbia City, 46725 / Rural: Fringe
Mary Raber Elementary School
Whitley County Con Schools
Columbia City, 46725 / Town: Fringe
Whitko Career Academy
Whitko Community School Corp
Larwill, 46764 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$4,978
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Whitley County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Whitley County, Indiana?
Whitley County operates 11 public schools, including six elementary and four high schools, within just two school districts. This focused structure supports 5,579 students across the county's primary learning centers.
What are the major school districts in Whitley County, Indiana?
Whitley County Consolidated Schools is the largest district, educating 3,617 students across six schools. The remaining students are served by Smith-Green Community Schools, with no charter options currently in the county.
What is the school experience like in Whitley County?
Ten of the county's 11 schools are located in rural settings, offering a peaceful environment for students. Columbia City High School is the largest at 1,147 students, though the average school size across the county remains moderate at 558.
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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.