For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 841 students in Wayne County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, TN are Wayne County High School, Collinwood High School and Frank Hughes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Wayne County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Collinwood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 S Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Collinwood High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Trojan Blvd
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-4316
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-4316
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Frank Hughes School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Technology Center
Vocational School
703 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
419 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, TN include Wayne County High School, Collinwood High School and Frank Hughes School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
5 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Collinwood High School vs. Frank Hughes School, Wayne County High School vs. Frank Hughes School, Wayne County High School vs. Collinwood High School
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