Wayne Central School vs Wayne County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wayne Central School
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
775 students
| Measure | Wayne Central School Waynesboro, Mississippi | Wayne County High School Waynesboro, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 427 | #137 of 197 |
| National rank | #46990 of 50,301 | #14295 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 459 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| city | Waynesboro | Waynesboro |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayne County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 16.3).
- •Wayne County High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Wayne Central School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Wayne Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Wayne County High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Wayne County High School is the larger school with 775 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 Wayne Central School better than Wayne County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wayne County High School ranks higher (25.5 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 Wayne Central School and Wayne County High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waynesboro and Waynesboro in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wayne Central School: 459. Wayne County High School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wayne Central School and Wayne County High School rank in Mississippi?
Wayne Central School is 368th of 427 and Wayne County High School is 137th of 197 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).