Wayne Township’s public schools score below 52% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Wayne Township, 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.
Wayne Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1081 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wayne Township’s, its schools beat 33%, lower than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 44% and math 40% in spring 2022, against 41% and 38% statewide; 83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,354 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
11 elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
White Creek Lutheran School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Wayne Township’s grade
B−: better than 48% of Indiana school districts, #395 of 592 Indiana towns. Test scores are above the Indiana average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wayne Township, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Wayne Township · depends on your address
Northside Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 908 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Central Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 790 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
8th grade in Wayne Township · depends on your address
Northside Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 908 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Central Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 790 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
9th grade in Wayne Township · depends on your address
Columbus North High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,360 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Columbus East High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,452 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
10th grade in Wayne Township · depends on your address
Columbus North High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,360 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Columbus East High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,452 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
11th grade in Wayne Township · depends on your address
Columbus North High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,360 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Columbus East High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,452 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
12th grade in Wayne Township · depends on your address
Columbus North High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,360 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Columbus East High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,452 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Wayne Township’s public schools are run by Bartholomew County School Corporation. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Wayne Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Wayne Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | B− | Bartholomew County School Corporation |
| Sand Creek | B− | Bartholomew County School Corporation |
| Redding | C | Seymour |
| Columbus | — | Bartholomew County School Corporation |
| Jackson | B− | Bartholomew County School Corporation |
| Hamilton | C | Seymour |
| Ohio | B− | Bartholomew County School Corporation |
4 of the 6 neighbors share Bartholomew County School Corporation with Wayne Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Wayne Township
16 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 Wayne Township’s schools
Are Wayne Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Wayne Township children attend score below 52% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #395 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 33%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wayne Township in?
Bartholomew County School Corporation, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 11,657 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Wayne Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Columbus North High School and Columbus East High School.
What is Wayne Township’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Bartholomew County School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Wayne Township spend per student?
$13,354 in Bartholomew County School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Wayne Township?
Yes: White Creek Lutheran School (religious, grades K–8, 111 students).
Parents talk
What Wayne Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wayne Township → 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.