For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 9,775 students in Wayne County, IN (there are 9 private schools, serving 721 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, IN are Charles Elementary School, Excel Center - Richmond and Centerville Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Reeveston Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Excel Center - Richmond
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 S 'j' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(317) 524-3734
Richmond, IN 47374
(317) 524-3734
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Centerville Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Willow Grove Rd
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-3481
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-3481
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Centerville-abington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200-300 W South St
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5132
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5132
Grades: 3-6
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Centerville-abington Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Willow Grove Rd
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5113
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5113
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Northeastern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
534 W Wallace Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #77.
Northeastern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7295 Us 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #88.
Hagerstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 N Sycamore St
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Grades: PK-6
| 626 students
Rank: #99.
Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Baker Rd
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 528 students
Rank: #1010.
Westview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Sw 'a' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Grades: PK-4
| 241 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7295 N Us 27
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2591
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2591
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #1212.
Western Wayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Delaware
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #1414.
Starr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #1515.
Vaile Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 14th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #1616.
Richmond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Hub Etchison Pky
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3424
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #1717.
Crestdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Crestdale Drive
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Grades: PK-4
| 390 students
Rank: #1818.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Nw 'l' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Grades: PK-4
| 296 students
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #2020.
Test Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22 S 22nd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3412
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3412
Grades: 5-6
| 762 students
Rank: #2121.
Dennis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Nw 7th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3495
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3495
Grades: 7-8
| 597 students
Rank: #2222.
Community Youth Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rose Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
1281 Round Barn Rd S
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 966-3911
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 966-3911
Grades: PK-2
| 408 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Grades: PK
| 283 students
1751 East Chester Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Grades: K-6
| 230 students
Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
777 North 12th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
4138 Niewoehner Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Pershing Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 217 - 519 Queen St
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, IN include Charles Elementary School, Excel Center - Richmond and Centerville Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
23 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wayne County include: Vaile Elementary School vs. Starr Elementary School, Northeastern High School vs. Richmond High School, Crestdale Elementary School vs. Charles Elementary School
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