For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,001 students in Whitley County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitley County, IN are Indian Springs Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Whitley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Springs Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1692 S Sr 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5148
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5148
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 middle schools in Whitley County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitley County, IN include Indian Springs Middle School, Churubusco Jr-sr High School and Whitko Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Whitley County?
4 public middle schools are located in Whitley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County?
Whitley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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