Wayne County High School is located in Jesup, Georgia, United States. It is the only public high school in Wayne County. The school was founded in 1966 from the consolidation of Jesup, Odum, Screven and Northside high schools. Originally located on Orange Street, it moved to its current campus in 2002.
Serving 1,576 students in grades 9-12, Wayne County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayne County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Jesup, GA, covering approximately 648.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wayne County High School's student population of 1,576 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,576 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wayne County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne County High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Yellowjacket, Yellow Jacket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne County High School's ranking?
Wayne County High School is ranked #1194 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Wayne County High School often compared to?
Wayne County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Long County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne County High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne County High School is 91%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Wayne County High School?
1,576 students attend Wayne County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wayne County High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne County High School?
Wayne County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wayne County High School offer ?
Wayne County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne County High School part of?
Wayne County High School is part of Wayne County School District.
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