Enrollment
1,576
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jesup, GA
Wayne County High School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130555001800
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Jesup · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne County High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Jesup, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne County High School
Wayne County High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Jesup, Georgia, enrolling 1,576 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,576 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wayne County also operates Jesup Elementary School (706 students) and Bacon Elementary School (690 students) alongside Wayne County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wayne County High School compares
Wayne County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,576 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,576
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,281
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
African American 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Wayne County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Wayne County High School.
$13,281
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 50.0%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wayne County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesup Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bacon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur Williams Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha Puckett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wayne County High School
How many students attend Wayne County High School?
Wayne County High School has 1,576 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jesup, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne County High School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne County High School?
75.2% of students at Wayne County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne County High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne County High School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Jesup, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne County High School?
Wayne County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne County High School rank among public schools in Jesup?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Jesup, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jesup on the city page.
Is Wayne County High School a good school?
Wayne County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wayne County?
Besides Wayne County High School, Wayne County also operates Jesup Elementary School (706 students), Bacon Elementary School (690 students), and Arthur Williams Middle School (626 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.
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