| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Community Schools | Carroll | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 997 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Norfolk Public Schools | Hoskins | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 4,518 | 12 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wakefield Public Schools | WAKEFIELD | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 567 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Winside Public Schools | Winside | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 244 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Wayne County compares
Together they enroll 6,326 students across 20 schools. The largest is Norfolk Public Schools with 4,518 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Wayne County, Nebraska
Wayne County has 4 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wayne County is Wayne Community Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Wayne County, NE?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Wayne County, NE. 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, NE?
Of the districts serving Wayne County, Wayne Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 70th percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.