Southwood Junior-Senior High School is a combined Junior and Senior High School in Wabash, Indiana.
Serving 457 students in grades 6-12, Southwood Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwood Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southwood Jr-sr High School's student population of 457 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Southwood Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Jr-sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Southwood Jr-sr High School is ranked #696 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southwood Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Southwood Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northfield Jr-sr High School, Wabash High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwood Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Southwood Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southwood Jr-sr High School?
457 students attend Southwood Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southwood Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwood Jr-sr High School?
Southwood Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwood Jr-sr High School offer ?
Southwood Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwood Jr-sr High School part of?
Southwood Jr-sr High School is part of Wabash County Schools.
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