Wayne Community Schools

The Wayne Community Schools district in Nebraska consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade. The district's schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Wayne High School standing out as a top-performing school in the state, while Wayne Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years.

Wayne High School is a standout in the district, ranking 37th out of 215 Nebraska high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in ACT proficiency for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 32.9%. In contrast, Wayne Elementary School, while still performing well, has seen its statewide ranking decline from 116th in 2020-2021 to 154th in 2022-2023, which could be an area for the district to investigate and address.

The Wayne Community Schools district serves a diverse student population, with a majority of white students and significant Hispanic representation across the schools. The district also demonstrates a focus on equity, with consistent spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools. Overall, the district appears to be performing well, with standout performance at the high school level and generally strong academic outcomes across the elementary and middle school levels.