Total enrollment
2,404
-73 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Wayne County
Illinois · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Wayne County number 12, teaching approximately 2,404 Illinois students against a population of 15,973. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Wayne County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
7 districts
Enrollment
2,404
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,521
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.5%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
7
1,310 students
Middle
2
411 students
High
3
683 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fairfield PSD 112
617 students · 7 districts in Wayne County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wayne County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.5% under 18
Test scores in Wayne County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- New Hope Elem School· 79.6%
- Jasper Elem School· 69.3%
- Wayne City Attendance Center· 66.0%
- Johnsonville Elem School· 65.9%
- Mount Erie Elem School· 65.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Geff Elem School· 46.3%
- Center Street Elem School· 48.7%
- North Side Elem School· 50.8%
- Cisne Middle School· 61.1%
- Mount Erie Elem School· 65.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Comm High School | Fairfield | High | 09-12 | 444 | · |
| Wayne City Attendance Center | Wayne City | Elementary | PK-08 | 342 | · |
| North Side Elem School | Fairfield | Elementary | PK-03 | 321 | · |
| Center Street Elem School | Fairfield | Middle | 04-08 | 296 | · |
| New Hope Elem School | Fairfield | Elementary | KG-08 | 204 | · |
| Jasper Elem School | Fairfield | Elementary | KG-08 | 170 | · |
| Wayne City High School | Wayne City | High | 09-12 | 135 | · |
| Cisne Middle School | Cisne | Middle | 05-08 | 115 | · |
| Johnsonville Elem School | Johnsonville | Elementary | PK-04 | 106 | · |
| Cisne High School | Cisne | High | 09-12 | 104 | · |
| Geff Elem School | Geff | Elementary | KG-08 | 100 | · |
| Mount Erie Elem School | Mount Erie | Elementary | KG-04 | 67 | · |
Cities in Wayne County
About Wayne County
Wayne County is a compact county of about 15,973 residents in Illinois. Its public-school system teaches approximately 2,404 students across 12 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $55,521, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 21% lower than the Illinois median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Wayne County comprises 7 elementary schools (1,310 students), 2 middle schools (411), and 3 high schools (683).
Fairfield PSD 112 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 617 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Wayne County has decreased 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,477 students to 2,404.
On allk12, the community for Wayne County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Wayne County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data