Whitley County Con Schools School District
School District · Columbia City, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,015
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Whitley County Con Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Whitley County Con Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Northern Heights Elementary School
Columbia City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coesse School
Columbia City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Little Turtle Elementary School
Columbia City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#249 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,015
$2,347 vs Indiana median
District size
3,690 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Whitley County Con Schools ranks #249 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Whitley County Con Schools's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northern Heights Elementary School (7.1/10), Coesse School (5.7/10), and Little Turtle Elementary School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Whitley County Con Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Heights Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Coesse School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Little Turtle Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Columbia City High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Indian Springs Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Mary Raber Elementary School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Whitley County Con Schools
Whitley County Con Schools is a Columbia City, Indiana school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,690 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $10,015 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Whitley County Con Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northern Heights Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Whitley County Con Schools students show an average math proficiency of 57.1% and ELA proficiency of 61.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Whitley County Con Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Whitley County Con Schools with test data.
Schools in Whitley County Con Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Columbia City
- Total Enrollment
- 3,690
- Teachers (FTE)
- 236
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Whitley County Con Schools?
Whitley County Con Schools has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Whitley County Con Schools?
The average composite rating for Whitley County Con Schools is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Whitley County Con Schools?
Whitley County Con Schools spends $10,015 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Whitley County Con Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Whitley County Con Schools is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Whitley County Con Schools?
Northern Heights Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Whitley County Con Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Whitley County Con Schools?
Across schools in Whitley County Con Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Whitley County Con Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Whitley County Con Schools has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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