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Wayne County Public Schools

Total Schools

45

public schools

Total Enrollment

14,859

students

School Districts

14

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 Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Wayne County has 14 district entries. Wooster City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 12 listed communities. Wooster has the most listed schools, with 10 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 17 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 3 charter, 2 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

1 school 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

45

in Wayne County

Reported Enrollment

14,859

45 schools reporting

School Districts

14

districts

Charter Schools

3

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17
Middle9
High15
Other4

14 School Districts in Wayne County

Wooster City

7 schools
3,296 students

Orrville City

4 schools
1,514 students

Triway Local

4 schools
1,433 students

Norwayne Local

4 schools
1,305 students

Chippewa Local

4 schools
1,300 students

Northwestern Local

3 schools
1,266 students

Southeast Local

6 schools
1,243 students

Green Local

3 schools
1,078 students

Dalton Local

3 schools
920 students

Rittman Exempted Village

4 schools
864 students

45 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

Level

Showing 20 of 45 matching schools

Wooster High School

Wooster City

Wooster, 44691 / Town: Distant

Profile8–12High1,227 students

Edgewood Middle School

Wooster City

Wooster, 44691 / Town: Distant

Listed only5–7Middle721 students

Northwestern Elementary School

Northwestern Local

West Salem, 44287 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary625 students

Chippewa Jr./Sr. High School

Chippewa Local

Doylestown, 44230 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–12High610 students

Wayne County Schools Career Center

Wayne County JVSD

Smithville, 44677 / Town: Distant

Listed only7–12Vocational592 students

Norwayne Elementary School

Norwayne Local

Creston, 44217 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary578 students

Orrville Elementary School

Orrville City

Orrville, 44667 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–4Primary578 students

Green Elementary School

Green Local

Smithville, 44677 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary533 students

Orrville Middle School

Orrville City

Orrville, 44667 / Town: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle487 students

Orrville High School

Orrville City

Orrville, 44667 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High420 students

Norwayne High School

Norwayne Local

Creston, 44217 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High409 students

Rittman Elementary School

Rittman Exempted Village

Rittman, 44270 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary401 students

Wooster Twp Elementary School

Triway Local

Wooster, 44691 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary382 students

Triway High School

Triway Local

Wooster, 44691 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High379 students

Apple Creek Elementary School

Southeast Local

Apple Creek, 44606 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary370 students

Cornerstone Elementary School

Wooster City

Wooster, 44691 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–4Primary366 students

Northwestern High School

Northwestern Local

West Salem, 44287 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High353 students

Triway Middle School

Triway Local

Wooster, 44691 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle345 students

Dalton Elementary School

Dalton Local

Dalton, 44618 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–4Primary341 students

Chippewa Intermediate School

Chippewa Local

Doylestown, 44230 / Suburb: Large

Listed only3–6Primary335 students

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 Ohio. 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 45 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. 1 school 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 14 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.

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.