Wayne County School District
School District · Waynesboro, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
8
2 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
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.
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Collinwood Elementary
Collinwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frank Hughes School
Clifton · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#115 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,880
+$469 vs Tennessee median
District size
2,149 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
The short answer
Wayne County ranks #115 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Wayne County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wayne County High School (7.0/10), Collinwood Elementary (6.7/10), and Frank Hughes School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wayne County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne County High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Collinwood Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Frank Hughes School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Collinwood High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Waynesboro Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Collinwood Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Waynesboro Middle School | 3.5 / 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 Waynesboro, Tennessee school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,149 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $11,880 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Wayne County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wayne County High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Wayne County students show an average math proficiency of 29.8% and ELA proficiency of 39.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
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 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Waynesboro
- Total Enrollment
- 2,149
- Teachers (FTE)
- 177
- 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 — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 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 5.7/10. 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 $11,880 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wayne County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wayne County is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wayne County?
Wayne County High School is the highest-rated school in Wayne County with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Wayne County?
Across schools in Wayne County with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wayne County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Wayne County has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.2%
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- Greene County (18)
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- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee 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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