Wayne Community Schools School District
School District · Wayne, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,577
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,577
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#133 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,577
$4,787 vs Nebraska median
District size
1,009 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
About Wayne Community Schools
Wayne Community Schools is a Wayne, Nebraska school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,009 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. The district invests $12,577 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Wayne Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wayne High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Wayne Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.7% and ELA proficiency of 59.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wayne Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wayne Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Wayne Community Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Wayne
- Total Enrollment
- 1,009
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayne Community Schools?
Wayne Community Schools has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wayne Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Wayne Community Schools is 6.4/10. 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 Community Schools?
Wayne Community Schools spends $12,577 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wayne Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wayne Community Schools is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wayne Community Schools?
Wayne High School is the highest-rated school in Wayne Community Schools with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Wayne Community Schools?
Across schools in Wayne Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wayne Community Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Wayne Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska 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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