For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,065 students in Wayne County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, IA are Wayne Community Jr-sr High School, Wayne Elementary School and Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Dekalb Street
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 South West Street
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-1034
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-1034
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Mormon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Park
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Seymour High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Park
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Gr: 5-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 West 6th St
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
200 West 6th St
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Gr: 7-12
102 North Dekalb St
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, IA include Wayne Community Jr-sr High School, Wayne Elementary School and Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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