For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 816 students in Waynesboro, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Waynesboro, MS is Wayne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Waynesboro, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne County High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waynesboro, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Grades: 9-12
| 816 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Co Career & Technical
Vocational School
800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Alternative School
Alternative School
1325 Azalea Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waynesboro, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Waynesboro, MS include Wayne County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waynesboro?
3 public high schools are located in Waynesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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