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Wayne High School

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Wayne High School ranks 49 th of 107 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

49^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 107 West Virginia High Schools

Better than 54% of West Virginia high schools

Summary

Wayne High School is a public high school in Wayne, WV, serving approximately 525 students in grades 9-12 within the Wayne County Schools district. The school currently ranks 51st out of 105 high schools statewide, placing it in the middle of the pack academically.

Wayne High's clearest strength is English Language Arts, where 53.2% of 11th graders scored proficient in the most recent testing year—actually exceeding both the district (50.1%) and state (51.2%) averages. This consistency in literacy instruction stands out as a genuine bright spot. However, mathematics remains a significant challenge, with only 10.6% of students proficient compared to the state average of 20.6%. Science performance has been highly variable, swinging from well above state averages one year to far below the next. The graduation rate of 86.1% also trails the state average of 92.8% by nearly seven percentage points. When compared to nearby Cabell Midland High School—just 17.5 miles away—the gap is notable: Cabell Midland ranks 12th statewide with a 95.2% graduation rate and math proficiency more than double Wayne High's rate. Interestingly, Wayne High actually spends more per student ($11,047) than Cabell Midland ($10,821) and maintains a better student-teacher ratio (11.5:1 vs. 15.9:1), suggesting the challenges aren't simply about resources.

Parents should be aware that the school's performance has been volatile over the past decade, though the most recent two years show signs of stabilization in the mid-tier range. Outcomes for female students swung dramatically from the 74th percentile to the 45th percentile in just one year, and performance with special education students has been similarly inconsistent. The school also shows a meaningful achievement gap for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who perform below the school's overall average. While Wayne High has demonstrated it can achieve solid results—particularly in reading—families should monitor math proficiency and graduation rates closely. The school's recent two-year trend toward consistency is encouraging, but its history of sharp swings suggests continued attention is warranted.

525

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,554

Per pupil spending ?

47.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Pioneer Rd
Wayne, WV 25570-9504

(304) 272-5639

District: Wayne County Schools

Feeder schools for Wayne High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.5%

African American:

1.3%

Two or more races:

0.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 62nd percentile in 2023 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the West Virginia median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the West Virginia average (86% vs 93%)

!Ranking has slipped from its 62nd-percentile peak (2023) to 54th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school29%

District avg29%

West Virginia avg32%

49^th of 107

West Virginia public high schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 47 pts since 2016

From bottom 7% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Wayne County Schools

25^th of 55Wayne County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	48.6	49 of 107	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.9	50 of 111	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	15.7	100 of 112	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	59.1	42 of 112	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	22.2	90 of 112	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.1	60 of 113	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	19.3	93 of 114	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.2	106 of 115	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	24.2	107 of 122	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	17.6	111 of 119	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	13.0	113 of 117	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	22.4	105 of 115	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	25.6	93 of 114	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.6	94 of 113	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	35.6	85 of 113	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	38.2	76 of 112	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	41.2	79 of 111	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	22.1	74 of 82	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	35.5	63 of 91	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.0	71 of 84	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	43.4	58 of 106	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	66.6	28 of 107	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	19.2	95 of 110	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	62.2	34 of 108	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.3	78 of 108	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	56.6	52 of 110	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	23.3	91 of 109	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	8.3	109 of 111	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	29.1	100 of 119	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	36.6	68 of 106	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.9	49 of 109	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	21.6	94 of 110	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	63.6	31 of 107	71.0%	★★★★☆
2022	29.9	82 of 109	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.4	47 of 111	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	13.0	104 of 112	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	32.7	93 of 121	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	50.6	46 of 106	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.7	60 of 106	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	17.7	89 of 109	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.9	46 of 108	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	16.3	96 of 108	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.3	80 of 110	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.0	87 of 109	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.4	78 of 111	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	24.6	104 of 122	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	35.5	57 of 83	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.7	74 of 92	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	70.8	19 of 89	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	17.0	78 of 89	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.9	62 of 85	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.8	81 of 103	21.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	30.7	93 of 118	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	47.6	51 of 107	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.6	47 of 111	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	15.1	97 of 111	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	53.5	48 of 112	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	20.9	89 of 111	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.7	62 of 113	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	19.9	92 of 112	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.6	105 of 113	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	24.1	107 of 122	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)57th percentile~ school

White (2026)52nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)45th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)36th percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2026)31st percentile-23 vs school

Disabled (2022)31st percentile+11 vs school

African American (2017)10th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts53%~ state avg

Science23%~ state avg

Mathematics11%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)	WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)	WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	525	46	11.5	47.5%	512 (97.5%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	48.6	49^th of 107 public high schools	54.2%		56.9	50^th of 111 public high schools	55.0%	1	10.6	53.2	23.4	$10,554	$450	$10,104
Huntington High School	Public	9-12	1 Highlander Way	Huntington	25701	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 528-6400	1,667	106	15.7	52.7%	1,188 (71.3%)	186 (11.2%)	55 (3.3%)	16 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	219 (13.1%)	77.3	20^th of 107 public high schools	81.3%		66.5	26^th of 111 public high schools	76.6%	6	26.5	54.2	28.4	$8,881	$1,331	$7,550
Spring Valley High School	Public	9-12	1 Timberwolf Ln	Huntington	25704	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 429-1699	946	62	15.3	37.4%	907 (95.9%)	16 (1.7%)	9 (1.0%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.1%)	51.2	44^th of 107 public high schools	58.9%		47.5	61^st of 111 public high schools	45.0%	17	16.2	52.4	21.4	$8,249	$371	$7,878
Woody Williams Center	Public	9-12	500 Mall Road Suite 100	Barboursville	25504	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 528-5106	0	28	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln County High School	Public	9-12	81 Panther Way	Hamlin	25523	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 824-6000	774	54	14.4	52.1%	763 (98.6%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	28.9	69^th of 107 public high schools	35.5%		22.1	89^th of 111 public high schools	19.8%	20	11.9	41.7	19.2	$9,563	$1,424	$8,138
Tolsia High School	Public	9-12	1 Rebel Dr	Fort Gay	25514	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 648-5566	349	33	10.7	52.7%	341 (97.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	27.2	73^rd of 107 public high schools	31.8%		29.1	82^nd of 111 public high schools	26.1%	9	14.1	37.5	18.8	$11,800	$490	$11,311
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	1,638	103	15.9	30.9%	1,533 (93.6%)	13 (0.8%)	22 (1.3%)	12 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (3.4%)	85.7	11^th of 107 public high schools	89.7%		93.1	7^th of 111 public high schools	93.7%	4	26.6	59.5	32.1	$8,253	$1,038	$7,215

Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne High School

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

Is Wayne High School a good school?

Wayne High School ranks 49^th of 107 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wayne High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 525 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 district is Wayne High School in?

Wayne County Schools

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