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Best Wayne County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,149 students in Wayne County, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, TN are Wayne County High School, Collinwood Elementary School and Collinwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
707 S Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Collinwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 North Trojan Blvd
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9118
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Collinwood High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 North Trojan Blvd
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-4316
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Collinwood Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 4th Avenue North
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9510
Gr: 5-8 | 238 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Frank Hughes School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Waynesboro Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Helton St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Waynesboro Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
407 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Technology Center
Vocational School
703 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Virtual School
419 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, TN include Wayne County High School, Collinwood Elementary School and Collinwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
9 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wayne County include: Frank Hughes School vs. Collinwood High School, Frank Hughes School vs. Wayne County High School

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