For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 319 students in Wayne, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Wayne, NE is Wayne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Wayne, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 W 7th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Wayne, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
612 School View Dr
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne, NE include Wayne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne?
2 public high schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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