East Wabash Historic District · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWabash’s public schools score below 62% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
In Wabash, 31% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Wabash, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wabash’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 692 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wabash’s, its schools beat 20%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
75% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Wabash County Schools Metropolitan spends $11,924 per student and Wabash City Schools $11,407, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Wabash’s grade
C+: better than 38% of Indiana school districts, #466 of 592 Indiana towns. Both inputs trail the Indiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wabash, with each school’s own grade.
1st grade in Wabash · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 385 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Metro North Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 285 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Wabash · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 385 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Metro North Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 285 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Wabash · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 385 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 270 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Wabash · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 385 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 270 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Wabash · depends on your address
Southwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 458 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Wabash Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 433 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Sharp Creek Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 270 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Wabash runs its own schools through grade 12 (Wabash County Schools Metropolitan School District). From grade PK, students attend the Wabash City Schools. Its elementary school is in Wabash. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Wabash
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Wabash vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Wabash’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash | C+ | Wabash County Schools Metropolitan PK–12 · Wabash City Schools PK–12 |
Every school in Wabash
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Wabash’s schools
Are Wabash’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Wabash children attend score below 62% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #466 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 20%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wabash in?
Two districts: Wabash County Schools Metropolitan School District runs grades PK–12, and Wabash City Schools runs grades PK–12.
What is Wabash’s graduation rate?
75% of the class of 2023 in Wabash County Schools Metropolitan School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Wabash spend per student?
$11,924 in Wabash County Schools Metropolitan School District and $11,407 in Wabash City Schools (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Wabash families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wabash → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.