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WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
18
Schools
6,240
Students
$14,947
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
85.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 6,240 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,947 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUFFALO MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08252
CEREDO-KENOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08262
VINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08197
WAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08371
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL09–12910
TOLSIA HIGH SCHOOL09–12367
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL09–12611
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,947Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
27%
State
56.2%
Local (property tax)
26.7%
Federal
17.1%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
6,240
Students
—
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.4%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS has 18 public schools, serving a total of 6,240 students.
What is the graduation rate for WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 85.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $14,947 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.