For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,101 students in Wayne County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 90 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, GA are Screven Elementary School, Odum Elementary School and Wayne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Wayne County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Screven Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
414 School St
Screven, GA 31560
(912) 579-2261
Screven, GA 31560
(912) 579-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Odum Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Blue Jay Drive
Odum, GA 31555
(912) 586-2225
Odum, GA 31555
(912) 586-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Jacket Dr
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 1,425 students
Rank: #44.
Arthur Williams Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1175 S Us Highway 301
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1025
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1025
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Bacon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 W Orange St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Martha Puckett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 Durrence Rd
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1061
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1061
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #77.
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1206 N 4th St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #88.
Jesup Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 S Us Highway 301
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1033
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1033
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Prek Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
420 Cedar St
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1022
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1365 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Wayne County Girls Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
249 Joe Nada Road
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wayne County High Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1355 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, GA include Screven Elementary School, Odum Elementary School and Wayne County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County, GA?
8 public schools are located in Wayne County, GA.
What percentage of students in Wayne County, GA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, GA?
Wayne County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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