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WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
8
Schools
2,900
Students
$13,647
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 2,900 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,647 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEAT FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–08371
BUCKATUNNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–08377
CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–08427
WAYNE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–08443
WAYNESBORO RIVERVIEW ELE SCHOOLKG–08442
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
WAYNE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL09–120
WAYNE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL05–120
WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL09–12840
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,647Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
25%
State
39.2%
Local (property tax)
24.8%
Federal
36.1%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (25%), with notable federal support (36%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
2,900
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
36% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST?
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST has 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,900 students.
What is the graduation rate for WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST spends $13,647 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.