For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,400 students in Wayne, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Wayne, WV are Wayne Elementary School, Wayne Middle School and Wayne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayne, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne, WV include Wayne Elementary School, Wayne Middle School and Wayne High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne?
3 public schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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