For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,300 students in Waynesboro, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waynesboro, MS are Beat Four Elementary School, Wayne Central Elementary School and Waynesboro Riverview Ele School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waynesboro, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beat Four Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Hwy. 84
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Central Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Grades: PK-8
| 458 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
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waynesboro, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waynesboro, MS include Beat Four Elementary School, Wayne Central Elementary School and Waynesboro Riverview Ele School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waynesboro?
4 public elementary schools are located in Waynesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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