For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 702 students in Wayne County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IL are Fairfield Comm High School, Wayne City High School and Cisne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Wayne County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cisne High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Comm High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W King St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wayne City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Cisne High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Us Highway 45
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 2
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 898-1125
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 898-1125
Gr: K-1 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, IL include Fairfield Comm High School, Wayne City High School and Cisne 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Fairfield Comm High School vs. Wayne City High School, Cisne High School vs. Wayne City High School, Wayne City High School vs. Fairfield Comm High School
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