Wayne County High School

Summary:

Wayne County High School is a public high school located in Monticello, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 940 students. The school has a long history, but its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently ranking 224th out of 290 Kentucky high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wayne County High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English was 26% at Wayne County High School, compared to the state average of 44%. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) in 10th-grade Mathematics and Reading also lags behind the state averages. However, the school's performance on the KSA Writing assessment for 11th-grade students is closer to the state average. Interestingly, the school's four-year graduation rate of 94.2% is relatively high, comparable to the nearby Southwestern High School (90.9%) and Russell County High School (94.8%).

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly concerning results for English Language Learners and Special Education students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Southwestern High School (63.79%) and Russell County High School (64.3%). Despite the relatively high per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains below the state averages, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation and utilization.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2 Kenny Davis Blvd
       Monticello, KY  42633


(606) 348-5575

District: Wayne County

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,869 Help


Feeder schools for Wayne County High School:

Elementary:    Bell Elementary School
    Monticello Elementary School
    Walker Early Learning Center
Middle:    Wayne County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  940

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.2%
Hispanic:
10.7%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Compare Details Wayne County High School ranks worse than 77.2% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.95. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wayne County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayne County High School is $12,869.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayne County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County High School 224th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Wayne County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Wayne County High School

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Rank History for all students at Wayne County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 42.55 121st 217 44.2%
2008 24.73 182nd 217 16.1%
2009 27.00 173rd 217 20.3%
2010 51.62 98th 223 56.1%
2011 50.71 108th 226 52.2%
2012 48.42 110th 229 52.0%
2013 66.93 78th 291 73.2%
2014 52.04 150th 290 48.3%
2015 54.00 147th 295 50.2%
2016 47.80 178th 288 38.2%
2017 55.77 141st 287 50.9%
2018 47.70 140th 271 48.3%
2019 46.67 150th 285 47.4%
2021 34.86 170th 267 36.3%
2022 40.46 163rd 271 39.9%
2023 21.92 220th 276 20.3%
2024 21.95 224th 290 22.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wayne County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.05 33rd 48 31.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wayne County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.81 131st 226 42.0%
2023 28.20 123rd 162 24.1%
2024 14.19 159th 168 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.26 132nd 232 43.1%
2019 48.36 145th 254 42.9%
2021 43.15 128th 234 45.3%
2022 47.85 127th 266 52.3%
2023 25.82 210th 272 22.8%
2024 27.45 203rd 274 25.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wayne County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.96 110th 234 53.0%
2019 46.40 150th 249 39.8%
2021 38.49 141st 236 40.3%
2022 28.81 189th 252 25.0%
2023 19.60 211th 253 16.6%
2024 18.07 218th 261 16.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wayne County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.16 101st 166 39.2%
2019 25.59 136th 166 18.1%
2021 24.38 123rd 154 20.1%
2022 20.05 139th 153 9.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wayne County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.97 7th 115 93.9%
2024 22.03 14th 17 17.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wayne County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.13 140th 237 40.9%
2019 47.19 140th 251 44.2%
2021 34.22 156th 238 34.5%
2022 46.31 117th 257 54.5%
2023 20.52 211th 259 18.5%
2024 20.11 212th 262 19.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wayne County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.96 51st 88 42.0%
2021 22.76 78th 92 15.2%
2022 24.17 90th 114 21.1%
2023 14.32 109th 116 6.0%
2024 38.12 73rd 124 41.1%
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Rank History for White students at Wayne County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.10 117th 198 40.9%
2019 41.12 137th 219 37.4%
2021 27.19 149th 203 26.6%
2022 33.93 174th 260 33.1%
2023 17.74 226th 264 14.4%
2024 16.01 228th 273 16.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Wayne County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wayne County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 757 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1996 757 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1997 753 3 7 0 2 n/a n/a 0 765
1998 749 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 754
1999 760 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 5 771
2000 753 8 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2001 738 12 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2002 731 17 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 754
2003 731 17 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 754
2004 707 15 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2005 652 9 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2006 718 13 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2007 704 16 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 726
2008 729 19 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 752
2009 712 18 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2010 667 19 4 4 0 n/a n/a 7 701
2011 688 12 4 6 0 3 0 0 713
2012 672 10 1 6 0 2 1 0 692
2013 682 12 3 9 0 2 1 0 709
2014 892 24 4 25 1 0 4 0 950
2015 860 27 5 43 1 0 8 0 944
2016 878 23 9 43 1 0 5 0 959
2017 893 23 6 50 2 0 3 0 977
2018 882 20 6 48 0 0 3 0 959
2019 864 16 2 53 0 0 2 0 937
2020 849 16 2 73 1 0 0 0 941
2021 841 17 1 66 1 1 1 0 928
2022 845 17 3 76 1 1 6 0 949
2023 810 16 4 101 1 0 8 0 940

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wayne County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 767 43.2 17.8 n/a
1996 767 43.2 17.8 n/a
1997 765 42.9 17.8 49.5
1998 754 42.5 17.7 50.1
1999 771 42.5 18.1 63.6
2000 765 45.7 16.7 71
2001 754 48.5 15.5 61.4
2002 754 42.3 17.8 96
2003 754 42.3 17.8 96
2004 727 39.6 18.4 n/a
2005 668 39.5 16.9 n/a
2006 738 37.9 19.5 59.8
2007 726 42.0 17.3 62.1
2008 752 38.1 19.7 65.6
2009 733 38.2 19.2 66.3
2010 701 32.9 21.3 71.5
2011 713 38.1 18.6 67
2012 692 38.0 18.1 64.3
2013 709 39.6 17.8 63.2
2014 950 50.1 18.9 65.4
2015 944 47.0 20.0 66.3
2016 959 48.0 19.9 65.2
2017 977 47.9 20.3 68.4
2018 959 48.7 19.6 67.8
2019 937 50.8 18.4 68.2
2020 941 51.3 18.3 71.6
2021 928 48.3 19.1 71
2022 949 49.3 19.2 72.3
2023 940 47.2 19.8 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wayne County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 767 43.2 17.8 n/a
1996 767 43.2 17.8 n/a
1997 765 42.9 17.8 49.5
1998 754 42.5 17.7 50.1
1999 771 42.5 18.1 63.6
2000 765 45.7 16.7 71
2001 754 48.5 15.5 61.4
2002 754 42.3 17.8 96
2003 754 42.3 17.8 96
2004 727 39.6 18.4 n/a
2005 668 39.5 16.9 n/a
2006 738 37.9 19.5 59.8
2007 726 42.0 17.3 62.1
2008 752 38.1 19.7 65.6
2009 733 38.2 19.2 66.3
2010 701 32.9 21.3 71.5
2011 713 38.1 18.6 67
2012 692 38.0 18.1 64.3
2013 709 39.6 17.8 63.2
2014 950 50.1 18.9 65.4
2015 944 47.0 20.0 66.3
2016 959 48.0 19.9 65.2
2017 977 47.9 20.3 68.4
2018 959 48.7 19.6 67.8
2019 937 50.8 18.4 68.2
2020 941 51.3 18.3 71.6
2021 928 48.3 19.1 71
2022 949 49.3 19.2 72.3
2023 940 47.2 19.8 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayne County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $501 (4.2%) $167 (1.4%) $668 (5.6%) $7,745 (64.8%) $1,764 (14.8%) $9,509 (79.6%) $11,950
2019 $573 (4.3%) $184 (1.4%) $758 (5.7%) $7,910 (59.5%) $1,756 (13.2%) $9,666 (72.7%) $13,298
2020 $647 (4.5%) $257 (1.8%) $903 (6.2%) $7,578 (52.4%) $1,624 (11.2%) $9,202 (63.6%) $14,463
2021 $676 (4.6%) $824 (5.7%) $1,501 (10.3%) $7,607 (52.2%) $1,842 (12.6%) $9,449 (64.9%) $14,570
2022 $959 (7.5%) $670 (5.2%) $1,630 (12.7%) $7,702 (59.8%) $2,149 (16.7%) $9,850 (76.5%) $12,869

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 285 High schoolsRanks 220th of 276 High schools
 27.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Wayne County High School)45.722
 23.7%
   11th Grade English (Wayne County)43.521
 22.5%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County High School)29.214
 15.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)27.613
 14.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Wayne County High School)41.133
 8.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Wayne County)39.732
 7.7%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students937940
 0.3%
African American1616
American Indian01
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic53101
 90.6%
Pacific Islander00
White864810
 6.3%
Two or More Races28
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.2%75.6%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne County High School

Wayne County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bell Elementary School
Elementary : Monticello Elementary School
Elementary : Walker Early Learning Center
Middle : Wayne County Middle School

Students at Wayne County High School are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Wayne County High School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Kentucky high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 940 students attended Wayne County High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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