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MSD Wayne Township

Indiana · Public School District
19
Schools
16,017
Students
$18,352
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
70.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
76.0%
Graduation Rate
-10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MSD Wayne Township is a public school district in Indiana serving 16,017 students across 19 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,352 is above average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center07–081,237
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center07–081,203
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Achieve Virtual Education Academy07–12454
Area 31 Career & Tech Center06–120
Ben Davis High School10–123,392
Ben Davis University High School10–12358
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center09–091,307
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,352+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
29%
State
55.2%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal
15.8%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
16,017
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,352 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.0%, graduation is 10.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MSD Wayne Township?
MSD Wayne Township has 19 public schools, serving a total of 16,017 students.
What is the graduation rate for MSD Wayne Township?
The graduation rate is 76.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MSD Wayne Township spend per student?
MSD Wayne Township spends $18,352 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MSD Wayne Township?
70% of students in MSD Wayne Township qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MSD Wayne Township?
No, MSD Wayne Township does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MSD Wayne Township serve?
MSD Wayne Township serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MSD Wayne Township?
The median opportunity score across schools in MSD Wayne Township is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.