For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,900 students in Wayne Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Wayne Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
2,900 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wayne Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%
# Black Students
1,549 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
53%
47%
# White Students
1,203 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
42%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
263
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
241
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
232
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
215
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
243
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
203
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
252
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
235
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
51
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,643 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,627 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,643
$12,143
Spending / Student
$13,627
$12,013
Best Wayne Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Clara School Rd
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Buckatunna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Grades: K-8
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
Rank: #44.
Beat Four Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Hwy. 84
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Wayne Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Grades: K-8
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Co Career & Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1325 Azalea Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne Co School District?
Wayne Co School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,900 students.
What is the rank of Wayne Co School District?
Wayne Co School District is ranked #72 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 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 Co School District?
53% of Wayne Co School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne Co School District?
Wayne Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Wayne Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,627 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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