Wayne County

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.
8
Total Schools
5,348
Total Students
758.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne County
Demographic Student Count
White3,196
Hispanic598
Black1,174
Asian37
Two or More332
American Indian7
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    3,196 (59.8%)
  • Black
    1,174 (22.0%)
  • Hispanic
    598 (11.2%)
  • Two or More
    332 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    37 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wayne County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High1
Other0
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