Wayne Central Elementary School

1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wayne Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wayne Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Wayne Central Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
443 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wayne Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Central Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#586 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayne Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayne Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wayne Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
80%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wayne Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wayne Central Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Wayne Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wayne Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wayne Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne Central Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne Central Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Wayne Central Elementary School?
443 students attend Wayne Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Wayne Central Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Central Elementary School?
Wayne Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayne Central Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wayne Central Elementary School part of?
Wayne Central Elementary School is part of Wayne Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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