For the 2026 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.
Public Schools 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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,032 Schools
# Students
2,977 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
55%
45%
% White
38%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,290 is higher than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,274 is higher than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,290
$12,408
Spending / Student
$13,274
$12,276
Best Wayne County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clara School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Clara School Rd
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2065
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2065
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Buckatunna School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Beat Four School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Highway 84 West
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Riverview School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Wayne Central School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
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 #70 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?
55% of Wayne County School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 4% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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 $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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