Msd Wabash County Schools School District
School District · Wabash, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
2,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
2,301
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#234 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,128
$2,234 vs Indiana median
District size
2,301 students
Larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Msd Wabash County Schools ranks #234 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Msd Wabash County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Southwood JR-SR High School (7.1/10), Southwood Elementary School (6.6/10), and Northfield JR-SR High School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Msd Wabash County Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Msd Wabash County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwood JR-SR High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Southwood Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Northfield JR-SR High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Sharp Creek Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | White's JR-SR High School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Msd Wabash County Schools
Msd Wabash County Schools is a Wabash, Indiana school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,301 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $10,128 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Msd Wabash County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southwood JR-SR High School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Msd Wabash County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 45.8% and ELA proficiency of 45.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Msd Wabash County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Msd Wabash County Schools with test data.
Schools in Msd Wabash County Schools
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Wabash
- Total Enrollment
- 2,301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 141
- District spending per student
- $10,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Msd Wabash County Schools?
Msd Wabash County Schools has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Msd Wabash County Schools?
The average composite rating for Msd Wabash County Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Msd Wabash County Schools?
Msd Wabash County Schools's district-level spending was $10,128 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Msd Wabash County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Msd Wabash County Schools is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Msd Wabash County Schools?
Southwood JR-SR High School is the highest-rated school in Msd Wabash County Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Msd Wabash County Schools?
Across schools in Msd Wabash County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Msd Wabash County Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Msd Wabash County Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Msd Wabash County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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