For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,170 students in Wayne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Wayne County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
3,170 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Wayne County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.44
# American Indian Students
1 Student
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
309 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
44 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,741 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
87%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
151
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
221
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
250
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
180
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
221
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
240
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
255
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,155 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,490 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,155
$14,317
Spending / Student
$14,490
$14,055
Best Wayne County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #44.
278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Grades: 1-2
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Wayne County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #66.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Grades: 3-5
| 658 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
1080 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Grades: PK-K
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,170 students.
What is the rank of Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District is ranked #147 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 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 School District?
87% of Wayne County School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Wayne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,490 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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