For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,416 students in Wabash County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wabash County, IN are Southwood Jr-sr High School, Manchester Jr-sr High School and Northfield Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wabash County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wabash County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Manchester Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Squire Dr
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-2196
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-2196
Grades: 7-12
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Northfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Wabash Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Grades: 5-8
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 421 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Wabash County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 N Wabash Ave
La Fontaine, IN 46940
(260) 563-8050
La Fontaine, IN 46940
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 6
| 88 students
404 W 9th St
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-8602
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-8602
Grades: 7-8
| 239 students
1721 Vernon St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Grades: 4-5
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wabash County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wabash County, IN include Southwood Jr-sr High School, Manchester Jr-sr High School and Northfield Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wabash County?
7 public middle schools are located in Wabash County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash County?
Wabash County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wabash County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wabash County include: Southwood Jr-sr High School vs. Northfield Jr-sr High School, Northfield Jr-sr High School vs. Southwood Jr-sr High School, Manchester Jr-sr High School vs. Northfield Jr-sr High School
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