Photo: 6wh07433 at English Wikipedia · Public domainWayne’s public schools outscore 50% of West Virginia districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Wayne, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within West Virginia, not nationally.
From West Virginia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wayne’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 43 West Virginia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wayne’s, its schools beat 63%, higher than their 50% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 43% and math 33% in spring 2022, against 41% and 32% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,036 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
11 elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Wayne Middle School, then Wayne High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Wayne’s grade
B−: better than 50% of West Virginia school districts. Test scores are above the West Virginia average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wayne, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Wayne
Wayne High School
Grades 9–12 · 525 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Wayne
Wayne High School
Grades 9–12 · 525 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Wayne
Wayne High School
Grades 9–12 · 525 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Wayne
Wayne High School
Grades 9–12 · 525 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Wayne’s public schools are run by Wayne County School District, which also serves Ceredo, Fort Gay and Kenova. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Wayne vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Wayne’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne | B− | Wayne County |
Every school in Wayne
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with West Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Wayne’s schools
Are Wayne’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of West Virginia: the public schools Wayne children attend outscore 50% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wayne in?
Wayne County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,953 students in 18 schools (2024–25).
Where do Wayne kids go to high school?
Wayne High School, with 525 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Wayne’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Wayne County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.
How much does Wayne spend per student?
$15,036 in Wayne County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Wayne families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wayne → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within West Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.