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Wayne County Public Schools

Wayne County, Michigan

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

Total Schools

566

public schools

Total Enrollment

257,765

students

School Districts

134

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Wayne County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Michigan; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Wayne County has 134 district entries. Detroit Public Schools Community District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 107 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 59 listed communities. DETROIT has the most listed schools, with 158 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 319 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 161 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 153 charter, 9 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

34 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

566

in Wayne County

Reported Enrollment

257,765

563 schools reporting

School Districts

134

districts

Charter Schools

153

27% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary319
Middle71
High128
Other48

134 School Districts in Wayne County

Detroit Public Schools Community District

107 schools
48,251 students

Dearborn City School District

37 schools
19,874 students

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

25 schools
16,143 students

Livonia Public Schools School District

26 schools
13,045 students

Wayne-Westland Community School District

16 schools
9,334 students

Grosse Pointe Public Schools

12 schools
6,421 students

Taylor School District

13 schools
5,385 students

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

10 schools
5,294 students

Lincoln Park School District of the City of

10 schools
4,827 students

Wyandotte School District of the City of

9 schools
4,299 students

566 Public Schools in Wayne County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 34 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 566 matching schools

Northville High School

Northville Public Schools

NORTHVILLE, 48168 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,499 students

Cass Technical High School

Detroit Public Schools Community District

DETROIT, 48201 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,395 students

Fordson High School

Dearborn City School District

DEARBORN, 48126 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,339 students

Western International High School

Detroit Public Schools Community District

DETROIT, 48209 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,151 students

Dearborn High School

Dearborn City School District

DEARBORN, 48124 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,969 students

Plymouth High School

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

CANTON, 48187 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–12High1,931 students

Canton High School

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

CANTON, 48187 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–12High1,890 students

Salem High School

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

CANTON, 48187 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–12High1,859 students

Belleville High School

Van Buren Public Schools

BELLEVILLE, 48111 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–12High1,770 students

Star International Academy

Star International Academy

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, 48127 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–12Charter1,698 students

Edsel Ford High School

Dearborn City School District

DEARBORN, 48124 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,639 students

Stevenson High School

Livonia Public Schools School District

LIVONIA, 48152 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,636 students

John Glenn High School

Wayne-Westland Community School District

WESTLAND, 48185 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High1,542 students

Taylor High School

Taylor School District

TAYLOR, 48180 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,394 students

Lincoln Park High School

Lincoln Park School District of the City of

LINCOLN PARK, 48146 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,367 students

Wayne Memorial High School

Wayne-Westland Community School District

WAYNE, 48184 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–12High1,361 students

Crestwood High School

Crestwood School District

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, 48127 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,336 students

Franklin High School

Livonia Public Schools School District

LIVONIA, 48150 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,327 students

Churchill High School

Livonia Public Schools School District

LIVONIA, 48150 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,241 students

Grosse Pointe South High School

Grosse Pointe Public Schools

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, 48236 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,238 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

14 more profiles

Wayne County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Wayne County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Michigan. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Wayne County public school directory?

The directory lists 566 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Wayne County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Wayne County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Wayne County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 34 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Wayne County?

Start with the 134 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Wayne County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Wayne County Education OverviewCounty school score: 31/100

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.