For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,467 students in Wayne County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Wayne County, GA is Wayne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Wayne County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne County High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jacket Dr
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Prek Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
420 Cedar St
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1022
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1365 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Wayne County Girls Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
249 Joe Nada Road
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wayne County High Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1355 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, GA include Wayne County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
1 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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