Top Rankings
Wayne School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 427 students in Wayne School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Wayne School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Utah public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Utah public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,112 Schools
# Students
427 Students
681,035 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
31,284 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wayne School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 153 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
45%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.46
# American Indian Students
7 Students
6,356 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
11,203 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
135,730 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
20%
# Black Students
1 Student
8,999 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
371 Students
481,682 Students
% White Students
87%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
10,774 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
26,165 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
16,573
# Students in K Grade:
30
44,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
47,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
50,032
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
50,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
50,477
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
51,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
50,580
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
52,075
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
52,556
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
53,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
55,206
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
54,321
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
51,610
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,241 is higher than the state median of $10,732. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,754 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,309 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$7,375 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,241
$10,732
Spending / Student
$15,754
$10,829
Best Wayne School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loa School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 S 100 E, 50 S 100 E
Loa, UT 84747
(435) 836-2851
Loa, UT 84747
(435) 836-2851
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Hanksville School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 S Center, 50 S Center
Hanksville, UT 84734
(435) 542-3291
Hanksville, UT 84734
(435) 542-3291
Grades: PK-6
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 N Center St
Bicknell, UT 84715
(435) 425-3421
Bicknell, UT 84715
(435) 425-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 N 400 W
Bicknell, UT 84715
(435) 425-3411
Bicknell, UT 84715
(435) 425-3411
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne School District?
Wayne School District manages 4 public schools serving 427 students.
What is the rank of Wayne School District?
Wayne School District is ranked #56 out of 153 school districts in Utah (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne School District?
87% of Wayne School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne School District?
Wayne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Wayne School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,754 is higher than the state median of $10,829. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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