Wayne County High School

wchs.wcsdms.com/

775 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wayne County High School, located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Wayne County School District. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth by providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and diverse career pathways. Its mission emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the critical thinking and technical skills necessary to succeed in a modern, global society.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wayne County High School encourages a vibrant campus life through various extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. By promoting a supportive and inclusive environment, the school strives to cultivate strong community engagement and school spirit. Through its focus on both traditional instruction and extracurricular enrichment, the school serves as a central hub for student development within the Waynesboro community.

775

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wayne County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	38
Black	413
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Black
413 (53.3%)
White
313 (40.4%)
Hispanic
38 (4.9%)
Two or More
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne County School District
Phone:	(601)735-2851
Website:	http://wchs.wcsdms.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	772
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 197

Grade 10 183

Grade 11 212

Grade 12 183