For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,161 students in Wayne County, MS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MS are Clara School, Buckatunna School and Beat Four School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clara School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Clara School Rd
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2065
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2065
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Buckatunna School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Beat Four School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Highway 84 West
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Waynesboro Riverview School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Wayne Central School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Alternative School
Alternative School
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MS include Clara School, Buckatunna School and Beat Four School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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