For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,554 students in Wayne County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 88 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, MO are Clearwater High School, Clearwater Elementary School and Greenville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearwater High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4524
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4524
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 North Main Street
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4812
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4812
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Greenville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Walnut St
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Williamsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hc 1 Box 6m
Williamsville, MO 63967
(573) 998-2313
Williamsville, MO 63967
(573) 998-2313
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
Rank: #55.
Greenville Jr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
178 Walnut St
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 111 students
Rank: #66.
Clearwater Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Grades: 5-8
| 252 students
Rank: #77.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
185 Walnut Street
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, MO include Clearwater High School, Clearwater Elementary School and Greenville High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
7 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wayne County include: Greenville High School vs. Clearwater High School, Clearwater High School vs. Greenville High School, Greenville Elementary School vs. Williamsville Elementary School
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