Wayne County Schools & Education
Wayne County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,174
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#48
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wayne County
Measured School Summary
Wayne County faces educational challenges with a school score of 23/100 and a graduation rate of 86.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,174 per pupil, Wayne County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% 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
8 public schools and 1 district 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
23/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #48 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
86.0%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,174
$220 above the state average
School coverage
8
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Wayne County has 8 public schools across 1 district, 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.
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.
Small-system county
Wayne County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#48
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below 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.
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
Elementary and high visible
2,900 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
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, Mississippi
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 Consolidated Eight-School System
Wayne County's educational landscape consists of eight public schools serving 2,900 students. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools and three high schools, all managed under one central district.
Strong Investment Yields Competitive Results
The 86.0% graduation rate is highly competitive, sitting just 1.1% below the state average. The county prioritizes education spending at $6,174 per pupil, significantly outpacing the Mississippi average of $5,954.
Wayne County School District Hub
The Wayne County School District serves as the sole educational authority for the region's 2,900 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring that all local investment stays within the traditional public school system.
Town Hubs and Rural Outposts
The county features five schools in town locales and three in rural areas, offering a balanced geographic mix. Wayne County High School is the largest site with 840 students, nearly double the county-wide average school size of 483.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Wayne County
Reported Enrollment
2,900
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Wayne County
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
8 Public Schools in Wayne County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST | Waynesboro, 39367Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 840 |
| WAYNE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST | Waynesboro, 39367Town: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 443 |
| WAYNESBORO RIVERVIEW ELE SCHOOL | Record | WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST | Waynesboro, 39367Town: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 442 |
| CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST | Clara, 39324Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 427 |
| BUCKATUNNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST | Buckatunna, 39322Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 377 |
| BEAT FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST | Waynesboro, 39367Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 371 |
| WAYNE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL | Record | WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST | Waynesboro, 39367Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| WAYNE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Record | WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST | Waynesboro, 39367Town: Remote | 5–12 | Alternative | 0 |
WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
Waynesboro, 39367 / Town: Remote
WAYNE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
Waynesboro, 39367 / Town: Remote
WAYNESBORO RIVERVIEW ELE SCHOOL
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
Waynesboro, 39367 / Town: Remote
CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
Clara, 39324 / Rural: Distant
BUCKATUNNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
Buckatunna, 39322 / Rural: Distant
BEAT FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
Waynesboro, 39367 / Rural: Distant
WAYNE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
Waynesboro, 39367 / Town: Remote
WAYNE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
Waynesboro, 39367 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,174
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Wayne County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wayne County, Mississippi?
Wayne County's educational landscape consists of eight public schools serving 2,900 students. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools and three high schools, all managed under one central district.
How do schools in Wayne County perform academically?
The 86.0% graduation rate is highly competitive, sitting just 1.1% below the state average. The county prioritizes education spending at $6,174 per pupil, significantly outpacing the Mississippi average of $5,954.
What are the major school districts in Wayne County, Mississippi?
The Wayne County School District serves as the sole educational authority for the region's 2,900 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring that all local investment stays within the traditional public school system.
What is the school experience like in Wayne County?
The county features five schools in town locales and three in rural areas, offering a balanced geographic mix. Wayne County High School is the largest site with 840 students, nearly double the county-wide average school size of 483.
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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.