51爆料

Wayne County School District

810 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,977 students in Wayne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
51爆料s in Wayne County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,038 Schools
# Students
2,977 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
33,789 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wayne County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 77% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#67 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
46%
52%
37%
42%
56%
55%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
54%
47%
% White
40%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,290 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,274 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,290
$12,205
Spending / Student
$13,274
$12,074

Best Wayne County School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clara Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Clara School Rd
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Buckatunna Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Beat Four Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5090 Hwy. 84
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Wayne Central Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Co Career & Technical
Vocational School
800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Alternative School
Alternative School
1325 Azalea Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,977 students.
What is the rank of Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District is ranked #69 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County School District?
54% of Wayne County School District students are Black, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Wayne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,274 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,977 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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