Top Rankings
Wayne County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,138 students in Wayne County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Wayne County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
18 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
6,138 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
492 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wayne County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
28%
Graduation Rate
83%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,200 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,505 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,200
$15,963
Spending / Student
$13,505
$15,138
Best Wayne County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
331 Buffalo Creek Rd
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-2911
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-2911
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4415 Piedmont Rd
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-4441
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Ceredo-kenova Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Wonder Ln
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
298 Buffalo Creek Rd
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Lavalette Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Beech Fork Road
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 525-3221
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 525-3221
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
Dunlow Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32800 Route 152
Dunlow, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
Dunlow, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Rank: #77.
Prichard Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Prichard Rd
Prichard, WV 25555
(304) 486-5096
Prichard, WV 25555
(304) 486-5096
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #88.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Mcginnis Drive
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-6342
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-6342
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #99.
Vinson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3851 Piedmont Rd
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Rank: #1010.
East Lynn Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19594 E Lynn Rd
East Lynn, WV 25512
(304) 849-3171
East Lynn, WV 25512
(304) 849-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Rank: #1111.
Ceredo-kenova Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 High Street
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-3588
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-3588
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #1212.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Timberwolf Ln
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1699
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1699
Grades: 9-12
| 985 students
Rank: #1313.
Crum Pre K-8 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Crum Rd
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Rank: #1414.
Wayne Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Pioneer Road
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Tolsia High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Rebel Dr
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Wayne High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Pioneer Rd
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Rank: #1717.
Fort Gay Pre K-8
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Dr
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
Rank: #1818.
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21269 Route 152
Genoa, WV 25517
(304) 385-4421
Genoa, WV 25517
(304) 385-4421
Grades: PK-5
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne County Schools School District?
Wayne County Schools School District manages 18 public schools serving 6,138 students.
What is the rank of Wayne County Schools School District?
Wayne County Schools School District is ranked #17 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County Schools School District?
97% of Wayne County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne County Schools School District?
Wayne County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Wayne County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,505 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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