For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,876 students in Wayne, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne, MI are Wayne Memorial High School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Waynewestland Innovative Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Wayne, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne Memorial High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Memorial High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Gr: 8-12 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33555 Annapolis St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2402
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2402
Gr: 6-11 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Waynewestland Innovative Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436
Gr: 9-12
Wayne, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2670
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2670
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Resa Center Programs (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1496
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1496
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne, MI include Wayne Memorial High School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Waynewestland Innovative Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne?
3 public high schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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