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Best Wayne County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 269 students in Wayne County, MS (there are , serving 2,977 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in Wayne County (2026-27)

Map of Wayne Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
46 Joe Jordan Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2921
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Overview

Category
This State (MS)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
269 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,457 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
223 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
16%
16%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wayne County, MS?
1 private schools are located in Wayne County, MS.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).

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