MSD Wabash County Schools

204 N 300 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,256 students in MSD Wabash County Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
2,256 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

MSD Wabash County Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 62% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#128 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
39%
43%
41%
43%
34%
62%
88%
(2022-23)
29.9%
23.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
90%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,446 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,950 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,446
$13,125
Spending / Student
$11,950
$12,758

Best MSD Wabash County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
840 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Southwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
564 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sharp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
264 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 3-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Metro North Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3844 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: PK-2 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Northfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
154 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
White's Jr-sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5233 S 50 E
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to MSD Wabash County Schools?
MSD Wabash County Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,256 students.
What is the rank of MSD Wabash County Schools?
MSD Wabash County Schools is ranked #150 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in MSD Wabash County Schools?
90% of MSD Wabash County Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSD Wabash County Schools?
MSD Wabash County Schools 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's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,950 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,256 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 62% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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