Wabash County Schools & Education
Wabash County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,417
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#91
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wabash County
Measured School Summary
Wabash County faces educational challenges with a school score of 11/100 and a graduation rate of 83.5%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,417 per pupil, Wabash County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 71% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wabash County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
11/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #91 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
83.5%
9.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,417
$90 below the state average
School coverage
15
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Wabash County has 15 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Wabash County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Wabash County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#91
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 28 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
MSD Wabash County Schools
Elementary and high visible
2,266 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Wabash City Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,536 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Manchester Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,423 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Heartland Career Center
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MSD Wabash County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Wabash County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wabash County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Wabash County, Indiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Multi-District Educational Patchwork
Wabash County features 15 public schools serving 5,225 students across four distinct school districts. The infrastructure is diverse, offering six elementary schools, two middle schools, and six high schools.
Opportunities for Academic Growth
The graduation rate stands at 83.5%, while the county maintains a per-pupil expenditure of $5,417. These figures sit below the state graduation average of 92.6% and the national spending average of $13,000.
Choosing Between Four Local Districts
MSD Wabash County Schools is the largest district with 2,266 students, followed by Wabash City and Manchester Community schools. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving education entirely to the four traditional districts.
Rural Locales and Mid-Sized Schools
Ten of the county's 15 schools are in rural areas, while the remaining five are in town settings. Manchester Jr-Sr High is the largest school with 672 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 402.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Wabash County
Reported Enrollment
5,225
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Wabash County
MSD Wabash County Schools
Wabash City Schools
Manchester Community Schools
Heartland Career Center
15 Public Schools in Wabash County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Jr-Sr High School | Record | Manchester Community Schools | N Manchester, 46962Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 672 |
| Wabash High School | Record | Wabash City Schools | Wabash, 46992Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 478 |
| Southwood Jr-Sr High School | Record | MSD Wabash County Schools | Wabash, 46992Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 457 |
| Manchester Elementary School | Record | Manchester Community Schools | N Manchester, 46962Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 454 |
| Wabash Middle School | Record | Wabash City Schools | Wabash, 46992Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 443 |
| Northfield Jr-Sr High School | Record | MSD Wabash County Schools | Wabash, 46992Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 439 |
| Southwood Elementary School | Record | MSD Wabash County Schools | Wabash, 46992Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 421 |
| White's Jr-Sr High School | Record | MSD Wabash County Schools | Wabash, 46992Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 411 |
| O J Neighbours Elementary School | Record | Wabash City Schools | Wabash, 46992Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 391 |
| Manchester Intermediate School | Record | Manchester Community Schools | Laketon, 46943Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 297 |
| Metro North Elementary School | Record | MSD Wabash County Schools | Wabash, 46992Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 272 |
| Sharp Creek Elementary School | Record | MSD Wabash County Schools | Wabash, 46992Rural: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 266 |
| LH Carpenter Early Learning Center | Record | Wabash City Schools | Wabash, 46992Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 224 |
| Heartland Career Center | Record | Heartland Career Center | Wabash, 46992Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Wabash/Miami Area Prog Excpt | Record | MSD Wabash County Schools | Wabash, 46992Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Special Education | 0 |
Manchester Jr-Sr High School
Manchester Community Schools
N Manchester, 46962 / Rural: Fringe
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
MSD Wabash County Schools
Wabash, 46992 / Rural: Distant
Manchester Elementary School
Manchester Community Schools
N Manchester, 46962 / Town: Distant
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
MSD Wabash County Schools
Wabash, 46992 / Rural: Fringe
Southwood Elementary School
MSD Wabash County Schools
Wabash, 46992 / Rural: Distant
White's Jr-Sr High School
MSD Wabash County Schools
Wabash, 46992 / Rural: Distant
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Wabash City Schools
Wabash, 46992 / Town: Distant
Manchester Intermediate School
Manchester Community Schools
Laketon, 46943 / Rural: Distant
Metro North Elementary School
MSD Wabash County Schools
Wabash, 46992 / Rural: Distant
Sharp Creek Elementary School
MSD Wabash County Schools
Wabash, 46992 / Rural: Fringe
LH Carpenter Early Learning Center
Wabash City Schools
Wabash, 46992 / Town: Distant
Heartland Career Center
Heartland Career Center
Wabash, 46992 / Rural: Fringe
Wabash/Miami Area Prog Excpt
MSD Wabash County Schools
Wabash, 46992 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,417
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Wabash County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wabash County, Indiana?
Wabash County features 15 public schools serving 5,225 students across four distinct school districts. The infrastructure is diverse, offering six elementary schools, two middle schools, and six high schools.
How do schools in Wabash County perform academically?
The graduation rate stands at 83.5%, while the county maintains a per-pupil expenditure of $5,417. These figures sit below the state graduation average of 92.6% and the national spending average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Wabash County, Indiana?
MSD Wabash County Schools is the largest district with 2,266 students, followed by Wabash City and Manchester Community schools. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving education entirely to the four traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Wabash County?
Ten of the county's 15 schools are in rural areas, while the remaining five are in town settings. Manchester Jr-Sr High is the largest school with 672 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 402.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.