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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

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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