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Wayne County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,240 students in Wayne County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Wayne County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
18 Schools
697 Schools
# Students
6,240 Students
251,546 Students
# Teachers
489 Teachers
18,458 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wayne County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Graduation Rate
83%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.21
# American Indian Students
2 Students
204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,654 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,580 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
74 Students
10,388 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
6,062 Students
222,740 Students
% White Students
97%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
10,847 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
359
14,963
# Students in K Grade:
448
17,546
# Students in 1st Grade:
464
17,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
409
16,959
# Students in 3rd Grade:
439
15,804
# Students in 4th Grade:
436
17,990
# Students in 5th Grade:
427
17,858
# Students in 6th Grade:
428
18,328
# Students in 7th Grade:
434
18,421
# Students in 8th Grade:
508
19,206
# Students in 9th Grade:
528
21,603
# Students in 10th Grade:
526
20,380
# Students in 11th Grade:
399
17,263
# Students in 12th Grade:
435
17,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,952 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,635. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,284 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,952
$15,635
Spending / Student
$13,284
$14,827
Best Wayne County Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
331 Buffalo Creek Road
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-2911
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-2911
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Kellogg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4415 Piedmont Road
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-4441
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Ceredo-kenova Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Wonder Lane
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
298 Buffalo Creek Road
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Lavalette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Beech Fork Road, P.o. Box
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 525-3221
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 525-3221
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #66.
Dunlow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32800 Route 152
Dunlow, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
Dunlow, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #77.
Prichard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Prichard Road
Prichard, WV 25555
(304) 486-5096
Prichard, WV 25555
(304) 486-5096
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #88.
Wayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Mcginnis Drive, P.o. Box 30
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-6342
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-6342
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #99.
Vinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3851 Piedmont Road
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #1010.
East Lynn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19594 East Lynn Road
East Lynn, WV 25512
(304) 849-3171
East Lynn, WV 25512
(304) 849-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #1111.
Ceredo-kenova Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 High Street, P.o. Box 705
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-3588
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-3588
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1212.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Timberwolf Drive
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1699
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1699
Grades: 9-12
| 910 students
Rank: #1313.
Crum Pre K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Crum Road
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Rank: #1414.
Wayne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Pioneer Road, P.o. Box 458
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Tolsia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Rebel Drive
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Wayne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Pioneer Road
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Rank: #1717.
Fort Gay Pre K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Viking Drive
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Rank: #1818.
Genoa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21269 Route 152
Genoa, WV 25517
(304) 385-4421
Genoa, WV 25517
(304) 385-4421
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne County Schools School District?
Wayne County Schools School District manages 18 public schools serving 6,240 students.
What is the rank of Wayne County Schools School District?
Wayne County Schools School District is ranked #17 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County Schools School District?
97% of Wayne County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne County Schools School District?
Wayne County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Wayne County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,284 is less than the state median of $14,827. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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