Top 5 Best Wayne County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,851 students in Wayne County, MS (there are 1 private school, serving 269 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, MS are Clara Elementary School, Buckatunna Elementary School and Wayne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Wayne County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clara Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40 Clara School Rd
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Grades: K-8
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Buckatunna Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Grades: K-8
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne County High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Central Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Beat Four Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5090 Hwy. 84
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Grades: K-8
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
Math: 15% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Co Career & Technical
Vocational School
800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Alternative School
Alternative School
1325 Azalea Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, MS include Clara Elementary School, Buckatunna Elementary School and Wayne County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County, MS?
8 public schools are located in Wayne County, MS.
What percentage of students in Wayne County, MS go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, MS?
Wayne County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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