Is Wayne High School a good school?

Wayne High School ranks in the bottom 10.7% of West Virginia high schools.

How many students attend Wayne High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 575 students attended Wayne High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wayne High School?

Students at Wayne High School are 98% White, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Wayne High School?

Wayne High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : East Lynn Elementary School Elementary : Genoa Elementary School Elementary : Wayne Elementary School Middle : Wayne Middle School

Wayne High School

Summary:

Wayne High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Wayne, West Virginia, with a student population of 611. The school is part of the Wayne County Schools district, which is ranked 15th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Wayne High School has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 100th out of 112 high schools in 2023-2024 (1 star) to 42nd out of 112 in 2022-2023 (3 stars), its performance is generally lower compared to nearby schools like Spring Valley High School and Cabell Midland High School, which have consistently higher rankings and ratings. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the female students ranking lower than the male students in recent years.

Wayne High School's proficiency rates in the West Virginia Assessment for 11th-grade students are generally lower than the state and Wayne County Schools averages across all subject areas, including Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. Additionally, the school has a highly homogeneous student population, with over 97% of students identifying as White, in contrast to some nearby schools with more diverse student populations. Despite these challenges, Wayne High School's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are comparable to or better than the nearby schools, suggesting that the differences in performance are not solely due to funding or class size disparities.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Pioneer Rd
Wayne, WV 25570-9504

(304) 272-5639

District: Wayne County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,047

Feeder schools for Wayne High School:

Elementary:	East Lynn Elementary School
	Genoa Elementary School
	Wayne Elementary School
Middle:	Wayne Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 575

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

African American:

1.2%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wayne High School ranks worse than 89.3% of high schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Wayne County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wayne High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), African American (1.2%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayne High School is 12.1. 1 high schools in the Wayne County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wayne High School employs 47.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayne High School is $11,047. 1 high schools in the Wayne County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayne High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne High School 100^th of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See Wayne High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Wayne County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Schools 15^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wayne High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	41.22	79^th	111	28.8%
2010	38.19	76^th	112	32.1%
2011	35.59	85^th	113	24.8%
2012	24.64	94^th	113	16.8%
2013	25.62	93^rd	114	18.4%
2014	22.40	105^th	115	8.7%
2015	12.97	113^th	117	3.4%
2016	17.64	111^th	119	6.7%
2017	24.19	107^th	122	12.3%
2018	15.24	106^th	115	7.8%
2019	19.26	93^rd	114	18.4%
2021	43.11	60^th	113	46.9%
2022	22.15	90^th	112	19.6%
2023	59.14	42^nd	112	62.5%
2024	15.68	100^th	112	10.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wayne High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	30.73	93^rd	118	21.2%
2018	17.78	81^st	103	21.4%
2019	26.86	62^nd	85	27.1%
2023	17.02	78^th	89	12.4%
2024	70.79	19^th	89	78.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	32.69	93^rd	121	23.1%
2018	12.96	104^th	112	7.1%
2021	55.42	47^th	111	57.7%
2022	29.91	82^nd	109	24.8%
2023	63.59	31^st	107	71.0%
2024	21.57	94^th	110	14.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Wayne High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	29.13	100^th	119	16.0%
2018	8.30	109^th	111	1.8%
2019	23.30	91^st	109	16.5%
2021	56.57	52^nd	110	52.7%
2022	32.33	78^th	108	27.8%
2023	62.20	34^th	108	68.5%
2024	19.19	95^th	110	13.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wayne High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.95	71^st	84	15.5%
2022	35.53	63^rd	91	30.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Wayne High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	24.61	104^th	122	14.8%
2018	28.38	78^th	111	29.7%
2019	22.01	87^th	109	20.2%
2021	29.26	80^th	110	27.3%
2022	16.31	96^th	108	11.1%
2023	48.90	46^th	108	57.4%
2024	17.75	89^th	109	18.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Wayne High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	22.13	74^th	82	9.8%

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Rank History for White students at Wayne High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	24.07	107^th	122	12.3%
2018	14.63	105^th	113	7.1%
2019	19.93	92^nd	112	17.9%
2021	40.74	62^nd	113	45.1%
2022	20.91	89^th	111	19.8%
2023	53.45	48^th	112	57.1%
2024	15.11	97^th	111	12.6%

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Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wayne High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	765	765
1990	744	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	744
1991	728	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
1992	732	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	732
1993	717	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
1994	723	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	723
1995	677	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	677
1996	677	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	677
1997	679	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	679
1998	701	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	702
1999	680	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
2000	624	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
2001	560	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
2002	565	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
2003	565	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
2004	604	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2005	590	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
2006	632	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	634
2007	652	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2008	667	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
2009	649	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	651
2010	596	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	600
2011	594	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	598
2012	620	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	630
2013	638	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	652
2014	679	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	690
2015	704	11	0	0	0	0	1	0	716
2016	707	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	715
2017	690	5	0	1	0	0	3	0	699
2018	656	4	0	2	0	0	3	0	665
2019	626	1	1	4	0	0	1	0	633
2020	589	1	1	3	0	0	1	0	595
2021	573	1	0	3	0	0	2	0	579
2022	597	3	0	2	0	0	4	0	606
2023	598	4	2	2	1	0	4	0	611
2024	562	7	2	0	1	0	3	0	575

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	765	45.0	17.0	n/a
1990	744	42.0	17.7	51.9
1991	728	41.1	17.7	47
1992	732	40.0	18.3	63
1993	717	40.0	17.9	61.4
1994	723	41.0	17.6	58.8
1995	677	44.0	15.4	69.6
1996	677	44.0	15.4	69.6
1997	679	43.9	15.5	32.1
1998	702	45.7	15.4	41
1999	681	44.7	15.2	51.2
2000	625	49.2	12.7	52
2001	562	47.9	11.7	56.9
2002	566	45.6	12.4	44
2003	566	45.6	12.4	44
2004	605	46.9	12.9	46.3
2005	593	46.6	12.7	53.1
2006	634	47.6	13.3	53.9
2007	655	46.8	14.0	61.5
2008	670	49.2	13.6	43.4
2009	651	50.8	12.8	45.3
2010	600	52.1	11.5	43.8
2011	598	52.8	11.3	46.2
2012	630	50.6	12.4	54.4
2013	652	51.6	12.6	49.1
2014	690	48.6	14.1	53.9
2015	716	50.0	14.3	38.5
2016	715	49.0	14.5	42.9
2017	699	48.0	14.5	35.2
2018	665	47.0	14.1	54
2019	633	47.2	13.3	47.1
2020	595	46.0	12.9	50.1
2021	579	48.0	12.0	47.5
2022	606	46.3	13.0	n/a
2023	611	47.2	12.9	n/a
2024	575	47.5	12.1	n/a

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	765	45.0	17.0	n/a
1990	744	42.0	17.7	51.9
1991	728	41.1	17.7	47
1992	732	40.0	18.3	63
1993	717	40.0	17.9	61.4
1994	723	41.0	17.6	58.8
1995	677	44.0	15.4	69.6
1996	677	44.0	15.4	69.6
1997	679	43.9	15.5	32.1
1998	702	45.7	15.4	41
1999	681	44.7	15.2	51.2
2000	625	49.2	12.7	52
2001	562	47.9	11.7	56.9
2002	566	45.6	12.4	44
2003	566	45.6	12.4	44
2004	605	46.9	12.9	46.3
2005	593	46.6	12.7	53.1
2006	634	47.6	13.3	53.9
2007	655	46.8	14.0	61.5
2008	670	49.2	13.6	43.4
2009	651	50.8	12.8	45.3
2010	600	52.1	11.5	43.8
2011	598	52.8	11.3	46.2
2012	630	50.6	12.4	54.4
2013	652	51.6	12.6	49.1
2014	690	48.6	14.1	53.9
2015	716	50.0	14.3	38.5
2016	715	49.0	14.5	42.9
2017	699	48.0	14.5	35.2
2018	665	47.0	14.1	54
2019	633	47.2	13.3	47.1
2020	595	46.0	12.9	50.1
2021	579	48.0	12.0	47.5
2022	606	46.3	13.0	n/a
2023	611	47.2	12.9	n/a
2024	575	47.5	12.1	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayne High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$822 (7.4%)	$10,224 (92.6%)	$11,047

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 93^rd of 114 High schools	Ranks 42^nd of 112 High schools	44.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Wayne High School)	15.6	14.9	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Schools)	16.6	19.9	3.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	24	21.5	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne High School)	40.4	53.1	12.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County Schools)	46.8	53.7	6.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	51.8	49.9	1.9%
11th Grade Science (Wayne High School)	18.4	31.5	13.1%
11th Grade Science (Wayne County Schools)	22.3	29.9	7.6%
11th Grade Science (West Virginia)	29.2	27.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	633	611	3.5%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	626	598	4.5%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%

Schools Near Wayne High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	WV Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wayne High School	Public	9-12	100 Pioneer Rd	Wayne	25570	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 272-5639	575	48	12.1		562 (97.7%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	15.7	100^th of 112 public high schools	10.7%		59.1	42^nd of 112 public high schools	62.5%	58	7.4	40.7	11.1	$11,047	$823	$10,224
Huntington High School	Public	9-12	1 Highlander Way	Huntington	25701	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 528-6400	1,721	118	14.6		1,228 (71.4%)	219 (12.7%)	49 (2.8%)	12 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	211 (12.3%)	79.2	16^th of 112 public high schools	85.7%		75.2	22^nd of 112 public high schools	80.4%	6	20.7	57.1	32.7	$12,472	$2,119	$10,353
Spring Valley High School	Public	9-12	1 Timberwolf Ln	Huntington	25704	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 429-1699	985	64	15.3		947 (96.1%)	18 (1.8%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)	38.6	68^th of 112 public high schools	39.3%		77.1	19^th of 112 public high schools	83.0%	49	13.3	42.7	23.7	$10,670	$759	$9,911
Cabell County Career Technology Center	Public	9-12	1035 Norway Ave	Huntington	25705	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 528-5106	0	28	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crossroads Academy	Public	6-12	2850 5th Ave	Huntington	25702	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 528-5060	57	8	7.1		45 (78.9%)	8 (14.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)								(n/a)				$25,958	$1,849	$24,109
Lincoln County High School	Public	9-12	81 Panther Way	Hamlin	25523	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 824-6000	837	57	14.8		828 (98.9%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	65.9	36^th of 112 public high schools	67.9%		54.1	45^th of 112 public high schools	59.8%	9	13.9	54.9	32.0	$12,622	$1,699	$10,923
Tolsia High School	Public	9-12	1 Rebel Dr	Fort Gay	25514	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 648-5566	345	35	10.0		337 (97.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	28.5	81^st of 112 public high schools	27.7%		31.1	77^th of 112 public high schools	31.3%	4	11.0	45.6	15.7	$12,630	$1,277	$11,353
Cabell Midland High School	Public	9-12	11315 US Route 60	Ona	25545	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 743-7400	1,713	98	17.4		1,614 (94.2%)	11 (0.6%)	27 (1.6%)	14 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (2.6%)	85.8	12^th of 112 public high schools	89.3%		87	13^th of 112 public high schools	88.4%	1	22.6	59.5	35.5	$10,821	$1,304	$9,517

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