For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 701 students in Wayne County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IL are Wayne City High School, Fairfield Comm High School and Cisne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Wayne County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne City High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne City High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 457
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Comm High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W King St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Cisne High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Us Highway 45
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Rr 1
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IL include Wayne City High School, Fairfield Comm High School and Cisne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
3 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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Cisne High School vs. Wayne City High School, Cisne High School vs. Fairfield Comm High School, Fairfield Comm High School vs. Wayne City High School
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