Top 5 Best Wayne County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,611 students in Wayne County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 90 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, MO are Clearwater High School, Greenville High School and Greenville Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Wayne County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearwater High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4524
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Greenville High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
178 Walnut St
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Greenville Jr. High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
178 Walnut St
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 128 students
Rank: #44.
Clearwater Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
825 North Main Street
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4812
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Greenville Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Walnut Street
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Clearwater Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Grades: 5-8
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
Williamsville Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hc 1 Box 6m
Williamsville, MO 63967
(573) 998-2313
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, MO include Clearwater High School, Greenville High School and Greenville Jr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County, MO?
7 public schools are located in Wayne County, MO.
What percentage of students in Wayne County, MO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, MO?
Wayne County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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