Total enrollment
13,068
-483 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school. The level mix is 15 elementary, 10 middle, and 11 high schools.
4-year change in Wayne County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
37
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 New York | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.7% | #47 of 61 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13,068 | #29 of 61 | #671 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 37 | #27 of 61 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.1:1 | #9 of 61 | #36 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 47.5% | #33 of 61 | #1,747 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.3% | #32 of 61 | #1,673 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.
Wayne County school rankings
Residents
90,929
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
37
12 districts
Enrollment
13,068
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- WAYNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 90.0%
- RUBEN A CIRILLO HIGH SCHOOL· 89.0%
- PALMYRA-MACEDON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 86.0%
- WILLIAMSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 81.0%
- RED CREEK HIGH SCHOOL· 80.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Wayne County
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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Wayne County has decreased 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 13,551 students to 13,068.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data