Wayne High School is located in Wayne, West Virginia on a 200-acre woodland property. The campus of thirteen single-story masonry buildings is shared with Wayne Middle School. A vocational wing was opened in the 1998–99 school year to expand curriculum offerings. Student population is about 650 as of 2006.
Serving 575 students in grades 9-12, Wayne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wayne High School's student population of 575 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1921
School Rankings
Wayne High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
98%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne High School's ranking?
Wayne High School is ranked #435 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Wayne High School often compared to?
Wayne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley High School, Tolsia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Wayne High School?
575 students attend Wayne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wayne High School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne High School?
Wayne High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wayne High School offer ?
Wayne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wayne High School part of?
Wayne High School is part of Wayne County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 2/24/2020
Our family has graduated 5 generations from WHS. I've not had cause to be at the school often, but I can attest to the quality of instruction, through the experience of my children. My time there is too remote to be relevant, but my children were relatively recent. Their reading levels are more than adequate (avid readers even today) and mathematics remarkable. Both are successful tradespersons. They speak well of their positive experience there. One gets out relative to what one puts in.
1 9/9/2017
Just read the other review and you will realize the quality of the school.
5 12/6/2014
Yes it is a good school and the sports is excellent the teachers are mostly caring I have 4 generations of my family that have gradated from here but the biggest problem is the whole county system of Senior Quest this is a huge problem I know students personally that had good grades and droped out due to this.
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