For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 816 students in Wayne County, MS.
The top-ranked public high school in Wayne County, MS is Wayne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Wayne County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne County High School, with 85-89% 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 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Gr: 9-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Alternative School
Alternative School
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Career And Technical
Vocational School
800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, MS include Wayne County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
3 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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