Wayne County Schools School District

212 North Court Street, P.o. Box 70
Wayne, WV 25570
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,348 students in Wayne County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Wayne County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
18 Schools
698 Schools
# Students
6,348 Students
253,086 Students
# Teachers
488 Teachers
18,479 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Wayne County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WV)
#24 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Wayne County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayne County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayne County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wayne County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.21
# American Indian Students
2 Students
199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,379 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
73 Students
10,346 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
6,177 Students
225,197 Students
% White Students
97%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
107 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
10,276 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
419
14,575
# Students in K Grade:
455
17,973
# Students in 1st Grade:
415
16,988
# Students in 2nd Grade:
422
15,684
# Students in 3rd Grade:
436
17,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
428
17,685
# Students in 5th Grade:
429
18,021
# Students in 6th Grade:
424
18,373
# Students in 7th Grade:
489
19,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
496
19,597
# Students in 9th Grade:
590
22,924
# Students in 10th Grade:
472
18,844
# Students in 11th Grade:
406
17,896
# Students in 12th Grade:
467
17,568
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,697 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,058 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$3,933 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wayne County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$83 MM
$3,730 MM
This chart display total spending of Wayne County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,697
$15,540
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wayne County Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,058
$14,737
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wayne County Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wayne County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
331 Buffalo Creek Road
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-2911
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
298 Buffalo Creek Road
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Ceredo-kenova Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Wonder Lane
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
Prichard Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Prichard Road
Prichard, WV 25555
(304) 486-5096
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #55.
Kellogg Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4415 Piedmont Road
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Lavalette Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1150 Beech Fork Road, P.o. Box
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 525-3221
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Vinson Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3851 Piedmont Road
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Valley High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Timberwolf Drive
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1699
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
Rank: #99.
Wayne High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Pioneer Road
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #1010.
Dunlow Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
32800 Route 152
Dunlow, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Rank: #1111.
Ceredo-kenova Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 High Street, P.o. Box 705
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-3588
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #1212.
Wayne Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Mcginnis Drive, P.o. Box 30
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-6342
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1313.
Crum Pre K-8 School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Crum Road
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #1414.
East Lynn Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19594 East Lynn Road
East Lynn, WV 25512
(304) 849-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
Rank: #1515.
Wayne Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Pioneer Road, P.o. Box 458
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #1616.
Tolsia High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Rebel Drive
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #1717.
Genoa Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21269 Route 152
Genoa, WV 25517
(304) 385-4421
Grades: K-5
| 68 students
Rank: #1818.
Fort Gay Pre K-8
Math: 13% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Viking Drive
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wayne County Schools School District?
Wayne County Schools School District manages 18 public schools serving 6,348 students.
What is the rank of Wayne County Schools School District?
Wayne County Schools School District is ranked #24 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 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 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 $13,058 is less than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,348 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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