For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,207 students in Wayne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Wayne County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
3,207 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Wayne County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
338 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
61 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
2,719 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
85%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
177
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
228
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
226
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
220
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
221
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
267
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
246
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
238
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,323 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,991
$14,203
Spending / Student
$14,323
$13,943
Best Wayne County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Grades: 8-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Grades: 1-2
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Wayne County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #66.
Monticello Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Grades: 3-5
| 630 students
Rank: #77.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1080 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Grades: PK-K
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,207 students.
What is the rank of Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District is ranked #120 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County School District?
85% of Wayne County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Wayne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,323 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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