For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Whiting, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1831 Oliver St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0738
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0738
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Whiting High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1751 Oliver St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0255
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0255
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Whiting Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 New York Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 473-1344
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 473-1344
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 116th St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Whiting, Indiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1921 Davis Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Grades: 6-12
| 1,254 students
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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Whiting include: Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs. Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting High School vs. Nathan Hale Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
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