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Wayne County High School

Wayne County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.3 / 5.0

B4.3 / 5.0
Above Average

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Wayne County High School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.3 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of high schools in Wayne County. The school ranks #1 out of 7 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 2.9.

This above average rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Wayne County High School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

Above AverageBExcellentAAverageCExcellentA

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

30% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

B 50%
A 30%
C 10%
A 10%

The final score of 4.3is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 36.4% of students at Wayne County High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 41.2%, while Math (High) at 27.0% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (High): 41.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Math (High): 27.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.

Science (High): 40.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Wayne County High School shows strong overall academic growth with an average score of 4.7 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 34.2% of all students at Wayne County High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 21.1%, representing a 13.1 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
34.2%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
21.1%

Below the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Wayne County High School reports a ready graduate rate of 48.1%.

Overall Rate
90.7%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
48.1%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
83.3

Reported metric

Industry Cert
11.1%

Area for improvement

Military Ready
<5%

Reported metric

How Does Wayne County High School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Wayne County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 4.3, Wayne County High School is above the Wayne County average of 2.9 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 7 schools in Wayne County, this school holds the #1 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wayne County High School’s performance data.

What grade did Wayne County High School receive?
Wayne County High School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.3 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness indicators.
How does Wayne County High School compare to other Wayne County schools?
Wayne County High School ranks #1 out of 7 schools in Wayne County. The county average score is 2.9, and Wayne County High School’s score of 4.3 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Wayne County High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Wayne County High School’s average growth score of 4.7 out of 5.0 indicates strong year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Wayne County High School above or below the state average?
Wayne County High School’s score of 4.3 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Wayne County High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in ELA (High) at 41.2%, while the lowest is in Math (High) at 27.0%. Across all 3 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 36.4%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year