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9 schools in Wayne County

Tennessee · 2,079 students · 3 cities

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

7-year change in Wayne County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,079
-237 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Waynesboro ElementaryWaynesboroElementaryPK-04407
Collinwood ElementaryCollinwoodElementaryPK-04349
Waynesboro Middle SchoolWaynesboroMiddle05-08278
Frank Hughes SchoolCliftonCombinedPK-12276
Wayne County High SchoolWaynesboroHigh09-12258
Collinwood Middle SchoolCollinwoodMiddle05-08238
Collinwood High SchoolCollinwoodHigh09-12223
Wayne County Virtual SchoolWaynesboroHigh07-1250
Wayne County Technology CenterWaynesboroHigh09-120

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 10% from the 2,316 reported in SY 2017-18. Wayne County now counts 8 public schools, up from 7 in SY 2017-18.

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, 2 middle, 4 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
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 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 9 campuses.
What cities does Wayne County serve?
Wayne County operates schools in Waynesboro, Collinwood, Clifton across Tennessee.