Best Schools in Wayne County, PA
Wayne County, PA has 25 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 11,269 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, 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, PA
The top high schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Honesdale Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 697 Students
2. Wallenpaupack Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 990 Students
3. North Pocono Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students
4. Western Wayne Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Wayne Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
5. Forest City Regional Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Regional Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 327 Students
6. Susquehanna Community Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Susquehanna Community Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 323 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne County, PA
The top middle schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne Highlands Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
2. North Pocono Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
3. Wallenpaupack Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 644 Students
4. Western Wayne Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Wayne Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, PA
The top elementary schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Damascus Area Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Highlands Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
2. Moscow El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 591 Students
3. Lakeside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 407 Students
4. Evergreen El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Wayne Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 506 Students
5. Wilson El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Wayne Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
6. Wallenpaupack North Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 471 Students
7. North Pocono Intmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Pocono Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 446 Students
8. Wallenpaupack South El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallenpaupack Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 255 Students
9. Preston Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Highlands Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 160 Students
10. Forest City Regional El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Regional Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 434 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne County, PA has a total population of 51,155 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne County, PA
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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne County, PA.
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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wayne County, PA
How many schools are in Wayne County, PA?
Wayne County, PA has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 11,269 students in total.
How do schools in Wayne County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Wayne County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, 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: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wayne County
6 places in Wayne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Honesdale (4)
- Lake Ariel (3)
- Damascus (1)
- Lakewood (1)
- Newfoundland (1)
- Waymart (1)
School districts (2)
- Wayne Highlands SD (6 schools)
- Western Wayne SD (4 schools)