For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,400 students in Wayne, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne, WV are Wayne Elementary School, Wayne High School and Wayne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayne, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Mcginnis Drive
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-6342
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-6342
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Wayne High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Pioneer Rd
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wayne Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Pioneer Road
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wayne, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne, WV include Wayne Elementary School, Wayne High School and Wayne Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne?
3 public schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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