For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 482 students in Wayne County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IA are Wayne Community Jr-sr High School, Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School and Seymour High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Wayne County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne Community Jr-sr High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Dekalb Street
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Gr: 7-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Seymour High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Park
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Gr: 5-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 West 6th St
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
200 West 6th St
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Gr: 7-12
102 North Dekalb St
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IA include Wayne Community Jr-sr High School, Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School and Seymour High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
3 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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