For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,807 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 29% (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 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Wabash, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northfield Jr-sr 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wabash, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Northfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 7-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Wabash High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Career Center
Vocational School
79 S 200 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-7481
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-7481
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: PK-12
Wabash, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1721 Vernon St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Gr: 4-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (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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