For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,004 students in Wayne, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne, MI are Wayne Memorial High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Memorial High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Gr: 8-12 | 1,379 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33555 Annapolis St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2402
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2402
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Wayne, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2670
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2670
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Resa Center Programs (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1496
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1496
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne, MI include Wayne Memorial High School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne?
2 public middle schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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