| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettle Creek School Corporation | Economy | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1,154 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Centerville-Abington Community Schools | Centerville | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1,777 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Northeastern Wayne Schools | Fountain City | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,357 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Western Wayne Schools | Cambridge City | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 751 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
| Richmond Community School Corporation | Boston | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 4,526 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Wayne County compares
Together they enroll 9,565 students across 22 schools. The largest is Richmond Community School Corporation with 4,526 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, below the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County has 5 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wayne County is Nettle Creek School Corporation (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Wayne County, IN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Wayne County, IN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Wayne County, IN?
Of the districts serving Wayne County, Nettle Creek School Corporation has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 76th percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.