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Best Schools in Wayne, WV
Wayne, WV has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,894 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Wayne exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wayne, WV
The top high schools in Wayne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 910 Students
2. Wayne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne, WV
The top middle schools in Wayne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students
2. Wayne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne, WV
The top elementary schools in Wayne, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prichard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
2. East Lynn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
3. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne, WV has a total population of 4,105 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne, WV
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, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne, WV.
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, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wayne, WV
How many schools are in Wayne, WV?
Wayne, WV has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,894 students in total.
How do schools in Wayne perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Wayne score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Wayne exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wayne?
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: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Wayne
3 of 3 schools in Wayne carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Wayne. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.