Best Wayne County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,509 students in Wayne County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Wayne County, GA is 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Wayne County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Jacket Dr
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne County, GA

Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Prek Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
420 Cedar St
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1022
1365 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
249 Joe Nada Road
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
1355 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, GA include Wayne County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
1 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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