For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,636 students in Wells County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Wells County, IN are Southern Wells Jr-sr High School, Bluffton High School and Norwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Wells County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bluffton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wells County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Bluffton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Trl
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3724
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Norwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wells County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Wells County, IN include Southern Wells Jr-sr High School, Bluffton High School and Norwell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wells County?
3 public high schools are located in Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Wells County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wells County include: Bluffton High School vs. Norwell High School, Norwell High School vs. Bluffton High School, Southern Wells Jr-sr High School vs. Norwell High School
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