For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 319 students in Wayne, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Wayne, NE is Wayne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public high schools.
Wayne, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
611 W 7th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tower School
Alternative School
901 E 14th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Wayne, Nebraska 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
612 School View Dr
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne, NE include Wayne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne?
2 public high schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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