For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 826 students in Wayne County, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Wayne County, MS is 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Wayne County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne County High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Co Career & Technical
Vocational School
800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
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
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MS include Wayne County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County, MS?
3 public high schools are located in Wayne County, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, MS?
Wayne County, MS public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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