Top Wayne County Public Schools
- For the 2020 school year, there are 11 public schools in Wayne County, PA, serving 4,690 students.
- Wayne County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 63% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, PA are Honesdale High School, Western Wayne High School and Evergreen Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 15:1.
Top Wayne County Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Damascus Area School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 50%174 High School Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570)224-4114
Grades: PK-8 | 302 students
- Evergreen Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 72%
Rank: Top 50%739 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800)321-9973
Grades: PK-5 | 553 students
- Honesdale High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank: Top 5%459 Terrace St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570)253-2046
Grades: 9-12 | 838 students
- Lakeside Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 66%
Rank: Top 50%129 Lakeside Dr
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570)253-6820
Grades: 3-5 | 424 students
- Preston School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Bottom 50%1493 Crosstown Highway
Lakewood, PA 18439
(570)798-2516
Grades: K-8 | 168 students
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- Stourbridge Primary Center123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570)253-3010
Grades: PK-2 | 381 students
- Wallenpaupack South Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank: Top 50%989 Main St
Newfoundland, PA 18445
(570)676-3335
Grades: K-5 | 272 students
- Wayne Highlands Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 69%
Rank: Top 50%482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570)253-5900
Grades: 6-8 | 411 students
- Western Wayne High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank: Top 20%1970a Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800)321-9973
Grades: 9-12 | 622 students
- Western Wayne Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 70%
Rank: Bottom 50%1970b Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800)321-9973
Grades: 6-8 | 426 students
- Wilson Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 50%74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
(800)321-9973
Grades: PK-5 | 293 students
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