- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesboro, MS
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280453000850
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne County High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Waynesboro, MS.
School address
District: Wayne Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280453000850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Wayne County High School held near 816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.2 → 63.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 280453000850 · Waynesboro, MS High · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro Riverview Ele School (491 students)
Wayne County High School held near 816 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.2 → 63.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi 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
775 students
- Waynesboro Riv
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
491 students
- Wayne Central
Wayne Central Elementary School
459 students
- Clara Elementa
Clara Elementary School
418 students
- Buckatunna Ele
Buckatunna Elementary School
418 students
- Beat Four Elem
Beat Four Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Wayne County High School reports 775 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$12,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.3%
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Wayne County High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Wayne Co School Dist reports $12,582 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Riverview Ele School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clara Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckatunna Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beat Four Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne County High School
How many students attend Wayne County High School?
Wayne County High School has 775 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesboro, MS. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 816 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne County High School is 12.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne County High School?
100.0% of students at Wayne County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne County High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne County High School is African American at 53.3% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne County High School?
Wayne County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Waynesboro, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Co School Dist?
Besides Wayne County High School, Wayne Co School Dist also operates Waynesboro Riverview Ele School (491 students), Wayne Central Elementary School (459 students), and Clara Elementary School (418 students). See the Wayne Co School Dist district page for the complete list.