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Best Wayne County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,977 students in Wayne County, MS (there are , serving 269 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, MS are Clara Elementary School, Buckatunna Elementary School and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clara Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Clara School Rd
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Buckatunna Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Beat Four Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5090 Hwy. 84
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Wayne Central Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Co Career & Technical
Vocational School
800 Collins Street
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
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, MS include Clara Elementary School, Buckatunna Elementary School and Wayne County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
8 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).

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