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Wayne County High School

Grades 09–12 · Waynesboro, MS · NCES 280453000850

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1325 Azalea Drive · Waynesboro, MS 39367

At a glance

Reported students

775

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

60

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Mississippi high enrollment

79th percentile

Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

418

Wayne County High School: 775 reported students.

State peer staffing position

57th percentile

12.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
826
Teachers (FTE)
83
Student–teacher ratio
10:1

What the reported data says about Wayne County High School

Wayne County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Waynesboro. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Wayne County School District. NCES reports 775 students for 2024–25.

Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (53.3%) and White (40.4%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Wayne County High School

  1. 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 60 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.5%
Students with disabilities
14.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
99.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Provision 2

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White40.4%
  • Hispanic4.9%
  • Black53.3%
  • Asian0.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

2 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Wayne County School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Wayne County Career and Technical

High · Grades 07–12

0 reported students

Waynesboro Riverview School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

491 reported students

Wayne Central School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

459 reported students

Clara School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

418 reported students

Buckatunna School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

418 reported students

Beat Four School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

416 reported students

View all 8 district schools →