For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,301 students in MSD Wabash County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MSD Wabash County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
2,301 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
MSD Wabash County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%

Graduation Rate
71%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
42 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
2,061 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
147
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
111
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
288
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
1
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,203 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,716 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,615 MM

Spending
$27 MM
$13,234 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,203
$13,214

Spending / Student
$11,716
$12,844

Best MSD Wabash County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Southwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
564 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 6-12
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Sharp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
264 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 3-6
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Metro North Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3844 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: PK-2
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Northfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
White's Jr-sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5233 S 50 E
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Grades: 6-12
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wabash/miami Area Prog Excpt
Special Education School
246 N 300 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8871
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8871
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSD Wabash County Schools School District?
MSD Wabash County Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,301 students.
What is the rank of MSD Wabash County Schools School District?
MSD Wabash County Schools School District is ranked #151 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Wabash County Schools School District?
89% of MSD Wabash County Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Wabash County Schools School District?
MSD Wabash County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MSD Wabash County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,716 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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