Best Schools in Wayne County, IA
Wayne County, IA has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,060 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Wayne County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wayne County, IA
The top high schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
2. Seymour High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seymour Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 132 Students
3. Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, IA
The top elementary schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
2. Seymour Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seymour Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 91 Students
3. Mormon Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne County, IA has a total population of 6,497 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wayne County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne County, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wayne County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wayne County, IA
How many schools are in Wayne County, IA?
Wayne County, IA has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,060 students in total.
How do schools in Wayne County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Wayne County score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Wayne County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wayne County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wayne County
4 places in Wayne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Corydon (2)
- Seymour (2)
- Garden Grove (1)
- Humeston (1)