Wayne County
5,348 Students
8 Schools
District Overview
Located at 710 W Pine St in Jesup, Georgia, the Wayne County School District serves as a cornerstone of learning for the surrounding region, operating as an active, traditional public school system within a distant town setting. Across its eight operational campuses, the district offers a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district supports a vibrant and diverse student body of 5,348 children, fostering an inclusive academic community that prepares local youth for higher education, career opportunities, and civic life.
A dedicated workforce underpins the district's commitment to academic development and student well-being. Wayne County employs a robust team of approximately 758 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by nearly 70 instructional aides and over 625 essential support personnel, bringing the total district workforce to more than 1,450 dedicated professionals. This well-resourced staffing structure ensures that students benefit from attentive classroom instruction, specialized learning assistance, and strong foundational support services throughout their entire educational journey in Southeast Georgia.
A dedicated workforce underpins the district's commitment to academic development and student well-being. Wayne County employs a robust team of approximately 758 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by nearly 70 instructional aides and over 625 essential support personnel, bringing the total district workforce to more than 1,450 dedicated professionals. This well-resourced staffing structure ensures that students benefit from attentive classroom instruction, specialized learning assistance, and strong foundational support services throughout their entire educational journey in Southeast Georgia.
8
Total Schools
5,348
Total Students
758.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3,196 |
| Hispanic | 598 |
| Black | 1,174 |
| Asian | 37 |
| Two or More | 332 |
| American Indian | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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White3,196 (59.8%)
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Black1,174 (22.0%)
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Hispanic598 (11.2%)
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Two or More332 (6.2%)
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Asian37 (0.7%)
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American Indian7 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 8 |
| Students: | 5,348* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 758.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.1 |
Schools in Wayne County
Found 8 Schools
626 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
690 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
706 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
541 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
543 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
441 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
225 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,576 Students
High School 9th - 12th