Total enrollment
1,496
-113 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Wayne County
Missouri · Public K-12
7 public K-12 schools, roughly 1,496 students, one county, 10,862 residents. That is Wayne County, Missouri on the numbers. That works out to 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Wayne County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Wayne County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 25.5% | #97 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,496 | #85 of 101 | #2,478 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #90 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #53 of 101 | #643 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 67.3% | #21 of 101 | #827 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.0% | #78 of 99 | #2,464 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
10,862
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,496
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$47,226
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.3%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
3
691 students
Middle
2
366 students
High
2
439 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLEARWATER R-I
858 students · 2 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+
12.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.3%
civilian labor
Median age
49
19.6% under 18
Test scores in Wayne County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- CLEARWATER ELEMENTARY· 36.2%
- GREENVILLE JR. HIGH· 31.0%
- GREENVILLE ELEM.· 24.9%
- CLEARWATER MIDDLE· 24.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEARWATER ELEMENTARY | Piedmont | Elementary | PK-04 | 363 | · |
| GREENVILLE ELEM. | Greenville | Elementary | PK-06 | 275 | · |
| CLEARWATER MIDDLE | Piedmont | Middle | 05-08 | 265 | · |
| CLEARWATER HIGH | Piedmont | High | 09-12 | 230 | · |
| GREENVILLE HIGH | Greenville | High | 09-12 | 209 | · |
| GREENVILLE JR. HIGH | Greenville | Middle | 07-08 | 101 | · |
| WILLIAMSVILLE ELEM. | Williamsville | Elementary | PK-06 | 53 | · |
Cities in Wayne County
About Wayne County
In Missouri, Wayne County is a low-population county of about 10,862 residents. 7 public schools across the county teaches about 1,496 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $47,226, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 23% below the Missouri median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Wayne County comprises 3 elementary schools (691 students), 2 middle schools (366), and 2 high schools (439).
CLEARWATER R-I dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 858 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 1,609 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,496 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Wayne County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data