For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,162 students in Wayne County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, TN are Wayne County High School, Collinwood High School and Collinwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 S Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Collinwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Trojan Blvd
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-4316
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-4316
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Collinwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 North Trojan Blvd
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9118
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9118
Grades: PK-4
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Collinwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 4th Avenue North
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9510
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9510
Grades: 5-8
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Grades: 5-8
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Frank Hughes School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
Waynesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Helton St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Grades: PK-4
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
703 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Virtual School
Magnet School
419 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, TN include Wayne County High School, Collinwood High School and Collinwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
9 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wayne County include: Collinwood High School vs. Wayne County High School, Collinwood High School vs. Frank Hughes School, Frank Hughes School vs. Wayne County High School
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