For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,161 students in Wayne County, MS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MS are Clara Elementary School, Buckatunna Elementary School and Beat Four Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clara Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Clara School Rd
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Clara, MS 39324
(601) 735-2065
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Buckatunna Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Buckatunna, MS 39322
(601) 648-2501
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Beat Four Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5090 Hwy. 84
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2124
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Central Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-2205
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Waynesboro, MS 39367
(601) 735-3159
Grades: PK-8
| 458 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MS include Clara Elementary School, Buckatunna Elementary School and Beat Four Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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