Wayne County Schools School District
School District · Wayne, West Virginia
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,446
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,446
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Wayne County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wayne County Schools 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.
Kellogg Elementary School
Huntington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ceredo-kenova Middle School
Ceredo · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Buffalo Elementary School
Kenova · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#50 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,446
+$22 vs West Virginia median
District size
6,138 students
Larger than West Virginia median
The short answer
Wayne County Schools ranks #50 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Wayne County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kellogg Elementary School (7.8/10), Ceredo-kenova Middle School (7.3/10), and Buffalo Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wayne County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kellogg Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Ceredo-kenova Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Buffalo Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Buffalo Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Wayne Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Crum Pre K-8 School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Genoa Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Vinson Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Lavalette Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Dunlow Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wayne County Schools
Wayne County Schools is a Wayne, West Virginia school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 6,138 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $14,446 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Wayne County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kellogg Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Wayne County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wayne County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wayne County Schools with test data.
Schools in Wayne County Schools
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Wayne
- Total Enrollment
- 6,138
- Teachers (FTE)
- 490
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayne County Schools?
Wayne County Schools has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 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 Schools?
The average composite rating for Wayne County Schools is 5.5/10. 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 Schools?
Wayne County Schools spends $14,446 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wayne County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wayne County Schools is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wayne County Schools?
Kellogg Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wayne County Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Wayne County Schools?
Across schools in Wayne County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wayne County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Wayne County Schools has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.7%
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Compare Wayne County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Wyoming County Schools (14)
- Boone County Schools (13)
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- Marshall County Schools (13)
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- Mason County Schools (12)
- Mcdowell County Schools (10)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia 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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