Wayne County School District
School District · Jesup, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,479
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,479
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Wayne County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wayne County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Odum Elementary School
Odum · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Screven Elementary School
Screven · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bacon Elementary School
Jesup · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#78 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,479
$649 vs Georgia median
District size
5,220 students
Larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Wayne County ranks #78 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Wayne County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Odum Elementary School (8.8/10), Screven Elementary School (7.4/10), and Bacon Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wayne County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wayne County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wayne County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odum Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Screven Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Bacon Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Arthur Williams Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Wayne County High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Jesup Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Martha Puckett Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wayne County
Wayne County is a Jesup, Georgia school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,220 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $13,479 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Wayne County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Odum Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Wayne County students show an average math proficiency of 53.2% and ELA proficiency of 54.7%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wayne County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wayne County with test data.
Schools in Wayne County
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Jesup
- Total Enrollment
- 5,220
- Teachers (FTE)
- 379
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayne County?
Wayne County has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wayne County?
The average composite rating for Wayne County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wayne County?
Wayne County spends $13,479 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wayne County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wayne County is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wayne County?
Odum Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wayne County with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Wayne County?
Across schools in Wayne County with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wayne County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Wayne County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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