Best Wayne County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,509 students in Wayne County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Wayne County, GA is Wayne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Wayne County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Jacket Dr
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 1,576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, GA include Wayne County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
1 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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