Waveland Elementary School vs Wayne Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 169 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waveland Elementary School
Waveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
460 students
Wayne Central School
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
| Measure | Waveland Elementary School Waveland, Mississippi | Wayne Central School Waynesboro, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 427 | #368 of 427 |
| National rank | #38838 of 50,301 | #46990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 460 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Waveland | Waynesboro |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waveland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 16.3).
- •Waveland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 99.3%).
- •Wayne Central School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.0).
- •Waveland Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 459.
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 Waveland Elementary School better than Wayne Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Waveland Elementary School ranks higher (29.6 vs 16.3 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 Waveland Elementary School and Wayne Central School?
About 169 km in a straight line, between Waveland and Waynesboro in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waveland Elementary School: 460. Wayne Central School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waveland Elementary School and Wayne Central School rank in Mississippi?
Waveland Elementary School is 277th of 427 and Wayne Central School is 368th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).