Total enrollment
1,496
-344 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Wayne County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,496
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: 49.5%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- CLEARWATER MIDDLE· 46.4%
- GREENVILLE ELEM.· 43.8%
- CLEARWATER ELEMENTARY· 33.0%
- GREENVILLE JR. HIGH· 26.2%
| 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 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 19%: 1,840 students in SY 2017-18 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