Can I use Wayne County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Wayne County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Wayne County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Wayne County?

Start with the 23 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Wayne County Schools & Education

Name: Wayne County, Indiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Wayne County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,512

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

45/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#35

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Wayne County

Measured School Summary

Wayne County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.7%.

Funding Context

At $5,512 per pupil, Wayne County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 15% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Wayne County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

23 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

45/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #35 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

94.7%

2.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,512

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Wayne County has 23 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Wayne County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Wayne County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#35

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Richmond Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

4,526 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 1

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Centerville-Abington Com Schs

Elementary to high school visible

1,777 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Northeastern Wayne Schools

Elementary to high school visible

1,357 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Nettle Creek School Corporation

Elementary and high visible

1,154 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Richmond Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Wayne County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wayne County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Wayne County, Indiana

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Broad Educational Network in Wayne County

Wayne County supports 23 public schools, including 11 elementary and 6 high schools, across 6 different districts. This extensive infrastructure serves a total enrollment of 9,775 students, providing a range of options from early childhood through graduation.

Strong Graduation Rates Outpace National Average

The county achieves a 94.7% graduation rate, significantly higher than the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 92.6%. This success comes with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,512, which aligns with the Indiana state average of $5,507.

Richmond Community Schools Leads the County

Richmond Community Schools is the largest district, managing 10 schools and educating 4,526 students. While traditional districts serve most students, one charter school operates in the county, representing 4.3% of the total school landscape.

Town-Centered Learning with Manageable Sizes

With 17 schools located in town settings and 6 in rural areas, the county offers a predominantly community-focused feel. Schools range in size from Richmond High School with 1,332 students to smaller campuses that contribute to an overall average of 425 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Wayne County

Reported Enrollment

9,775

23 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle5

High6

Other1

6 School Districts in Wayne County

Richmond Community Schools

Centerville-Abington Com Schs

4 schools

1,777 students

Northeastern Wayne Schools

3 schools

1,357 students

Nettle Creek School Corporation

2 schools

1,154 students

Western Wayne Schools

3 schools

751 students

Excel Center - Richmond

1 school

210 students

23 Public Schools in Wayne County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Wayne County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Richmond High School	Profile	Richmond Community Schools	Richmond, 47374Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,332
Test Intermediate School	Record	Richmond Community Schools	Richmond, 47374Town: Distant	5–6	Middle	762
Hagerstown Elementary School	Record	Nettle Creek School Corporation	Hagerstown, 47346Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	626
Dennis Middle School	Record	Richmond Community Schools	Richmond, 47374Town: Distant	7–8	Middle	597
Northeastern Elementary School	Record	Northeastern Wayne Schools	Fountain City, 47341Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	590
Centerville-Abington Elem School	Record	Centerville-Abington Com Schs	Centerville, 47330Town: Distant	3–6	Primary	552
Centerville Sr High School	Record	Centerville-Abington Com Schs	Centerville, 47330Town: Distant	9–12	High	530
Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School	Record	Nettle Creek School Corporation	Hagerstown, 47346Rural: Distant	7–12	High	528
Northeastern High School	Record	Northeastern Wayne Schools	Fountain City, 47341Rural: Distant	9–12	High	443
Rose Hamilton Elementary School	Record	Centerville-Abington Com Schs	Centerville, 47330Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	408
Crestdale Elementary School	Record	Richmond Community Schools	Richmond, 47374Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	390
Western Wayne Elementary School	Record	Western Wayne Schools	Cambridge City, 47327Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	347
Charles Elementary School	Record	Richmond Community Schools	Richmond, 47374Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	331
Northeastern Middle School	Record	Northeastern Wayne Schools	Fountain City, 47341Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	324
Vaile Elementary School	Record	Richmond Community Schools	Richmond, 47374Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	304
Fairview Elementary School	Record	Richmond Community Schools	Richmond, 47374Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	296
Centerville-Abington Jr High Sch	Record	Centerville-Abington Com Schs	Centerville, 47330Town: Distant	7–8	Middle	287
Lincoln Sr High School	Record	Western Wayne Schools	Cambridge City, 47327Town: Distant	9–12	High	242
Westview Elementary School	Record	Richmond Community Schools	Richmond, 47374Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	241
Starr Elementary School	Record	Richmond Community Schools	Richmond, 47374Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	212

Richmond High School

Richmond Community Schools

Richmond, 47374 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,332 students

Test Intermediate School

Richmond Community Schools

Richmond, 47374 / Town: Distant

Record5–6Middle762 students

Hagerstown Elementary School

Nettle Creek School Corporation

Hagerstown, 47346 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary626 students

Dennis Middle School

Richmond Community Schools

Richmond, 47374 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle597 students

Northeastern Elementary School

Northeastern Wayne Schools

Fountain City, 47341 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary590 students

Centerville-Abington Elem School

Centerville-Abington Com Schs

Centerville, 47330 / Town: Distant

Record3–6Primary552 students

Centerville Sr High School

Centerville-Abington Com Schs

Centerville, 47330 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High530 students

Hagerstown Jr-Sr High School

Nettle Creek School Corporation

Hagerstown, 47346 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High528 students

Northeastern High School

Northeastern Wayne Schools

Fountain City, 47341 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High443 students

Rose Hamilton Elementary School

Centerville-Abington Com Schs

Centerville, 47330 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary408 students

Crestdale Elementary School

Richmond Community Schools

Richmond, 47374 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary390 students

Western Wayne Elementary School

Western Wayne Schools

Cambridge City, 47327 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary347 students

Charles Elementary School

Richmond Community Schools

Richmond, 47374 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary331 students

Northeastern Middle School

Northeastern Wayne Schools

Fountain City, 47341 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle324 students

Vaile Elementary School

Richmond Community Schools

Richmond, 47374 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary304 students

Fairview Elementary School

Richmond Community Schools

Richmond, 47374 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary296 students

Centerville-Abington Jr High Sch

Centerville-Abington Com Schs

Centerville, 47330 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle287 students

Lincoln Sr High School

Western Wayne Schools

Cambridge City, 47327 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High242 students

Westview Elementary School

Richmond Community Schools

Richmond, 47374 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary241 students

Starr Elementary School

Richmond Community Schools

Richmond, 47374 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary212 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,512

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?

Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Indiana?

Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Wayne County?

Wayne County has a school score of 45/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Wayne County?

The high school graduation rate in Wayne County is 94.7%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Wayne County spend per student?

Wayne County spends $5,512 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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