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9 schools in Wayne County

Tennessee · 2,079 students · 3 cities

Wayne County in Tennessee operates 9 K-12 public schools, enrolling about 2,079 students (around 231 per school).

4-year change in Wayne County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,079
-76 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Wayne County ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,079#98 of 135#4,313 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
8#72 of 135N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
12.8%#114 of 123#6,347 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

About Wayne County

As a small district in Tennessee, Wayne County serves 2,079 students across 9 schools.

On the school-mix side, Wayne County consists of 2 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Per-school enrollment averages around 231 in this district, noticeably below the Tennessee typical of 537.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,079 students, decreased 4% from the 2,155 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Wayne County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Wayne County run?
Wayne County has 9 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,079 students in Tennessee.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Wayne County?
Wayne County includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Wayne County?
Waynesboro Elementary is the largest public school in Wayne County by enrollment, with approximately 407 students.
What grade levels does Wayne County serve?
Wayne County serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 9 schools.
What cities does Wayne County serve?
Wayne County operates schools in Waynesboro, Collinwood, Clifton across Tennessee.