For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,266 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
2,266 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
MSD Wabash County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 398 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
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
48 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
2,028 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
127
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
186
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
236
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
261
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,391 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,897 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,391
$13,148
Spending / Student
$11,897
$12,780
Best MSD Wabash County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Southwood Jr-sr High School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Metro North Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Northfield Jr-sr High School
Magnet 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
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
White's Jr-sr High School
Magnet 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
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wabash/miami Area Prog Excpt
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 2,266 students.
What is the rank of MSD Wabash County Schools School District?
MSD Wabash County Schools School District is ranked #149 out of 398 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?
90% of MSD Wabash County Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is MSD Wabash County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,897 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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