Wayne County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jesup, Georgia 31545 · Wayne County
#265 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#13798 of 16,910 nationally
About Wayne County High School
Wayne County High School is a public high located in Jesup, in the Wayne County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,576 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 265th of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (38th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,576.
There are 6 schools in Jesup; Wayne County High School ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wayne County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,576
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wayne County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Martha Puckett Middle School
Jesup · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 355 m away
Bacon Elementary School
Jesup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students · 1.5 km away
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
Jesup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 4.2 km away
Arthur Williams Middle School
Jesup · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students · 5.5 km away
Jesup Elementary School
Jesup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 5.6 km away
Odum Elementary School
Odum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,578 students
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1,572 students
Cass High School
White · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,570 students
Ola High School
McDonough · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,586 students
Kell High School
Marietta · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,587 students
East Forsyth High School
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1,588 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wayne County High School a good school?
Wayne County High School has a Success Index (US) of 27.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #265 of 431 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wayne County High School rank in Georgia?
Wayne County High School ranks #265 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #13798 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wayne County High School?
Wayne County High School had 1,576 students in 2025.
Is Wayne County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Wayne County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wayne County High School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Wayne County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.