For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 841 students in Wayne County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, TN are Wayne County High School, Collinwood High School and Frank Hughes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Wayne County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Collinwood High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 S Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Collinwood High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 North Trojan Blvd
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-4316
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-4316
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Frank Hughes School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Technology Center
Vocational School
703 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
419 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, TN include Wayne County High School, Collinwood High School and Frank Hughes School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
5 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Collinwood High School vs. Wayne County High School, Wayne County High School vs. Collinwood High School, Wayne County High School vs. Frank Hughes School
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