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Wayne County High School

Wayne County · Wayne County · 1 Jacket Dr, Jesup, GA 31545.0

(912)427-1088

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6/10
#162
Rank 162 out of 384
Top 42%
English Language Arts6/10 · #162 · 59th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #210 · 46th percentile
Science9/10 · #73 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Wayne County High School stands out in Jesup for its notably strong science program, which pushes well above state average and gives students a real leg up in STEM pathways. Jesup is a tight-knit southeast Georgia town where Friday night football and community pride run deep, and this school reflects that close community feel. Families who want a solid all-around education in a smaller city where teachers tend to know their students by name will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

354 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
216 (61%)
African American
85 (24%)
Hispanic
29 (8%)
Multiple Races
21 (6%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged354 (100%)
Students with Disabilities41 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,075
Enrollment
96.13
Teachers (FTE)
32:1
Student-Staff Ratio
8.49
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

89.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
12.3%
AP Participation
of students
180
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #212 · 46th percentile

16 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found