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Wayne County

New York · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Wayne County number 37 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 353 students per campus. The level mix is 15 elementary, 10 middle, and 11 high schools.

7-year change in Wayne County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,068
-1,458 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
37
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 83%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
37
12 districts
Enrollment
13,068
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,506
Below New York avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.5%
Below New York avg
Elementary
15
5,488 students
Middle
10
2,828 students
High
11
4,037 students
Combined / other
1
715 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2,031 students · 12 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
White
88%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
80%
Hispanic
10%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.0% under 18

Test scores in Wayne County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 29 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

See all 29 schools in Wayne County ranked by score →

All schools (37)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ONTARIO-SENECA-YATES-CAYUGA-WAYNE BOCESNewarkCombinedKG-12715·
WAYNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLOntario CenterHigh09-12664·
WAYNE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLOntario CenterMiddle05-08628·
NEWARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLNewarkHigh09-12586·
LYONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLyonsElementaryPK-06519·
PALMYRA-MACEDON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLPalmyraHigh09-12513·
SODUS JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLSodusHigh07-12472·
WAYNE CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOLOntario CenterElementaryKG-02434·
PALMYRA-MACEDON PRIMARY SCHOOLPalmyraElementaryPK-02431·
NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNorth RoseElementaryPK-04424·
RICHARD MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWalworthElementaryPK-05407·
WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWilliamsonElementaryPK-05396·
NEWARK MIDDLE SCHOOLNewarkMiddle06-08395·
CLYDE-SAVANNAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLClydeElementaryPK-06367·
NORMAN R KELLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLNewarkElementary03-05363·
PALMYRA-MACEDON MIDDLE SCHOOLPalmyraMiddle06-08354·
MARGARET W CUYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRed CreekElementaryPK-05350·
SODUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSodusElementaryPK-04345·
PALMYRA-MACEDON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMacedonElementary03-05339·
MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMarionElementaryPK-06335·
NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT HIGH SCHOOLWolcottHigh09-12326·
NORTH ROSE-WOLCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOLWolcottMiddle05-08309·
WAYNE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOntario CenterElementary03-04305·
WILLIAMSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLWilliamsonHigh09-12277·
WILLIAMSON MIDDLE SCHOOLWilliamsonMiddle05-08270·
MARION JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLMarionHigh07-12268·
LYONS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLLyonsHigh09-12266·
PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNewarkElementaryPK-02266·
RED CREEK HIGH SCHOOLRed CreekHigh09-12263·
RUBEN A CIRILLO HIGH SCHOOLWalworthHigh09-12256·
SODUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLSodusMiddle02-07214·
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNewarkElementaryPK-03207·
CLYDE-SAVANNAH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLClydeMiddle07-09180·
GANANDA MIDDLE SCHOOLWalworthMiddle06-08176·
RED CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLRed CreekMiddle06-08170·
CLYDE-SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOLClydeHigh10-12146·
LYONS MIDDLE SCHOOLLyonsMiddle07-08132·

Cities in Wayne County

Newark6 schoolsOntario Center4 schoolsClyde3 schoolsLyons3 schoolsPalmyra3 schoolsRed Creek3 schoolsSodus3 schoolsWalworth3 schoolsWilliamson3 schoolsMarion2 schoolsWolcott2 schoolsMacedon1 schoolNorth Rose1 school

About Wayne County

In New York, Wayne County is an average-sized county of about 90,929 residents. 37 public schools across the county teaches about 13,068 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,506, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%.

On the school-mix side, Wayne County comprises 15 elementary schools (5,488 students), 10 middle schools (2,828), 11 high schools (4,037), and 1 combined or other schools.

WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,031 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Wayne County has decreased 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 14,526 students to 13,068. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 83% to 80%.

On allk12, the community for Wayne County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Wayne County?
There are 37 public K-12 schools in Wayne County, New York, with a combined enrollment of about 13,068.
How many high schools are in Wayne County?
Wayne County, New York has 11 public high schools, serving approximately 4,037 students.
How many middle schools are in Wayne County?
Wayne County, New York has 10 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,828 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wayne County?
Wayne County, New York has 15 public elementary schools, serving approximately 5,488 students.
What is the largest school district in Wayne County?
WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Wayne County, serving approximately 2,031 students. The county contains 12 school districts overall.
What is the population of Wayne County?
Wayne County, New York has a population of approximately 90,929, with a median age of 44. About 21.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wayne County?
Median household income in Wayne County is $74,506, below the New York average of $77,785. About 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wayne County?
Approximately 25.6% of adults 25 and older in Wayne County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wayne County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.5% of students in Wayne County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New York county average of 48.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wayne County schools?
Across Wayne County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.7 to 1.

Wayne County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data