For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,120 students in Wayne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Wayne County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Wayne County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
348 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
10%
# Black Students
61 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
2,626 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
84%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
153
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
208
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
226
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
251
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
262
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
233
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,381 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,722 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,120 students.
What is the rank of Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District is ranked #119 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County School District?
84% of Wayne County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Wayne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,722 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,120 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
