For the 2025-26 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 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2025-26)
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 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Co Career & Technical
Vocational School
800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Alternative School
Alternative School
1325 Azalea Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Gr: 5-12
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 55% (majority Black).
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