For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 142 students in Wayne City, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Wayne City, IL is Wayne City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne City, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Wayne City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Wayne City, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne City High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Wayne City, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne City, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne City, IL include Wayne City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne City?
1 public high schools are located in Wayne City.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne City?
Wayne City public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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