Best Schools in Wadena, IN
Wadena, IN has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,978 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Wadena exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wadena, IN
The top high schools in Wadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri-county Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 329 Students
2. Benton Central Jr-sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 790 Students
3. South Newton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Newton School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wadena, IN
The top middle schools in Wadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Newton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Newton School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wadena, IN
The top elementary schools in Wadena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Newton School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
2. Tri-county Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county School Corporation • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 227 Students
3. Prairie Crossing Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 561 Students
4. Tri-county Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 209 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wadena, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wadena, IN has a total population of 201 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wadena, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wadena, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wadena, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wadena, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wadena, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wadena, IN
How many schools are in Wadena, IN?
Wadena, IN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,978 students in total.
How do schools in Wadena perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Wadena score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Wadena exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wadena?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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