For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,096 students in Waynesboro, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 269 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, MS are Wayne County High School, Beat Four Elementary School and Wayne Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waynesboro, MS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
What are the top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, MS include Wayne County High School, Beat Four Elementary School and Wayne Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waynesboro?
6 public schools are located in Waynesboro.
What percentage of students in Waynesboro go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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