East Central High School vs Wayne County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Central High School
Moss Point · Public high · Grades 9–13
777 students
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
775 students
| Measure | East Central High School Moss Point, Mississippi | Wayne County High School Waynesboro, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 197 | #137 of 197 |
| National rank | #4535 of 16,910 | #14295 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 777 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 34% |
| city | Moss Point | Waynesboro |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 25.5).
- •East Central High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 34%).
- •East Central High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 21%).
- •East Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Wayne County High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •East Central High School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 775.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Central High School better than Wayne County High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Central High School ranks higher (65.0 vs 25.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Central High School and Wayne County High School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Moss Point and Waynesboro in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Central High School: 777. Wayne County High School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Central High School and Wayne County High School rank in Mississippi?
East Central High School is 14th of 197 and Wayne County High School is 137th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).