For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,785 students in Wabash, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Wabash, IN are Southwood Jr-sr High School, Northfield Jr-sr High School and Wabash High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Wabash have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Wabash, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northfield Jr-sr High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Wabash, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Wabash High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
580 N Miami St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4131
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
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
Heartland Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
79 S 200 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-7481
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-7481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
Wabash, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1721 Vernon St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Grades: 4-5
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wabash, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Wabash, IN include Southwood Jr-sr High School, Northfield Jr-sr High School and Wabash High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wabash?
6 public high schools are located in Wabash.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash?
Wabash public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Wabash are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wabash include: Southwood Jr-sr High School vs. Northfield Jr-sr High School, Wabash High School vs. Northfield Jr-sr High School, Northfield Jr-sr High School vs. Wabash High School
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