For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,116 students in 39367, MS (there are , serving 269 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 39367, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 39367, MS are Wayne County High School, Beat Four Elementary School and Waynesboro Riverview Ele School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39367 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39367, MS have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39367, MS Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Beat Four Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Hwy. 84
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Wayne Central Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Co Career & Technical
Vocational School
800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-5036
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Alternative School
Alternative School
1325 Azalea Dr
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2851
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 39367, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 39367, MS include Wayne County High School, Beat Four Elementary School and Waynesboro Riverview Ele School.
How many public schools are located in 39367?
6 public schools are located in 39367.
What percentage of students in 39367 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 39367 are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 39367?
39367 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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