Best Schools in Wayne County, IN
Wayne County, IN has 31 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 18 elementary) serving 10,607 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Wayne County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wayne County, IN
The top high schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centerville Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerville-abington Com Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
2. Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettle Creek School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 528 Students
3. Northeastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeastern Wayne Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
4. Lincoln Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Wayne Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 242 Students
5. Richmond High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1332 Students
6. Excel Center - Richmond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excel Center - Richmond • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne County, IN
The top middle schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeastern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeastern Wayne Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Centerville-abington Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerville-abington Com Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 287 Students
3. Test Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 762 Students
4. Dennis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 597 Students
5. Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Wayne Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, IN
The top elementary schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
2. Hagerstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettle Creek School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 626 Students
3. Centerville-abington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerville-abington Com Schs • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 552 Students
4. Northeastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeastern Wayne Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
5. Western Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Wayne Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 347 Students
6. Crestdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
7. Westview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 241 Students
8. Vaile Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
9. Starr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 212 Students
10. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne County, IN has a total population of 66,553 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne County, IN
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne County, IN.
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wayne County, IN
How many schools are in Wayne County, IN?
Wayne County, IN has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 10,607 students in total.
How do schools in Wayne County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Wayne County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Wayne County exceed 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: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wayne County
5 places in Wayne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Richmond (10)
- Centerville (4)
- Cambridge City (3)
- Fountain City (3)
- Hagerstown (2)
School districts (4)
- Richmond Community Schools (10 schools)
- Centerville-Abington Com Schs (4 schools)
- Northeastern Wayne Schools (3 schools)
- Western Wayne Schools (3 schools)