- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130555001800
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Jesup · Resource Index
- 32
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Wayne County High School held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.8 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 130555001800 · Jesup, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,576 enr · 17.5:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jesup Elementary School (706 students)
Wayne County High School held near 1,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.8 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wayne County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wayne County High School
1,576 students
- Jesup Elementa
Jesup Elementary School
706 students
- Bacon Elementa
Bacon Elementary School
690 students
- Arthur William 626
Arthur Williams Middle School
626 students
- Martha Rawls S 543
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
543 students
- Martha Puckett 541
Martha Puckett Middle School
541 students
What this shows Wayne County High School reports 1,576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne County High School compares
Wayne County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,576 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,467 (2022-23) → 1,509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.