Total enrollment
1,032
-16 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Wayne County
Iowa · Public K-12
Public schools in Wayne County, Iowa total 6, with combined enrollment of about 1,032 students against a county population of 6,532. That breaks down as 3 elementary and 3 high.
7-year change in Wayne County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,032
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,964
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.3%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
3
558 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
474 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wayne Comm School District
583 students · 3 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+
17.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
25.9% under 18
Test scores in Wayne County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School· 82.0%
- Wayne Elementary School· 73.2%
- Mormon Trail Elementary School· 62.3%
- Seymour High School· 49.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Elementary School | Corydon | Elementary | PK-06 | 328 | · |
| Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School | Corydon | High | 07-12 | 255 | · |
| Mormon Trail Elementary School | Humeston | Elementary | PK-06 | 132 | · |
| Seymour High School | Seymour | High | 05-12 | 121 | · |
| Mormon Trail Jr-Sr High School | Humeston | High | 07-12 | 98 | · |
| Seymour Elementary School | Seymour | Elementary | PK-04 | 98 | · |
Cities in Wayne County
About Wayne County
Across the low-population Iowa county of Wayne County of about 6,532 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,032 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,964, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 13% meaningfully below the Iowa median.
In terms of grade levels, Wayne County is made up of 3 elementary schools (558 students), and 3 high schools (474).
Wayne Comm School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 583 students across Wayne County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,048 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,032 in SY 2024-25. Wayne County now counts 6 public schools, up from 5 in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Wayne County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data