For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,750 students in Wabash, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wabash, IN are Southwood Jr-sr High School, Northfield Jr-sr High School and Wabash Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wabash have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wabash, IN (2025-26)
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 Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 middle schools in Wabash, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wabash, IN include Southwood Jr-sr High School, Northfield Jr-sr High School and Wabash Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wabash?
6 public middle schools are located in Wabash.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash?
Wabash public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wabash are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wabash include: Southwood Jr-sr High School vs. Northfield Jr-sr High School, Northfield Jr-sr High School vs. Southwood Jr-sr High School
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