For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,851 students in Wayne Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Wayne Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,851 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wayne Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
1,507 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
53%
47%
# White Students
1,216 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
43%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
229
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
203
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
232
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
257
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
254
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
206
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
50
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,878 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,861 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,878
$12,094
Spending / Student
$13,861
$11,965
Best Wayne Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clara Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Clara School Rd
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Grades: K-8
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Buckatunna Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Grades: K-8
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Central Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Beat Four Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Hwy. 84
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Grades: K-8
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Co Career & Technical
Vocational School
800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Alternative School
Alternative School
1325 Azalea Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne Co School Dist School District?
Wayne Co School Dist School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,851 students.
What is the rank of Wayne Co School Dist School District?
Wayne Co School Dist School District is ranked #80 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne Co School Dist School District?
53% of Wayne Co School Dist School District students are Black, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne Co School Dist School District?
Wayne Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Wayne Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,861 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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