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WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
4
Schools
997
Students
$13,184
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
36.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 997 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,184 is near the national average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06481
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08158
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL09–12307
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WAYNE EARLY LEARNING CENTERPK–PK51
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,184Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
14%
77%
State
14.3%
Local (property tax)
77.3%
Federal
8.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (77%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
997
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 997 students.
What is the graduation rate for WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spend per student?
WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS spends $13,184 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
36% of students in WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
No, WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serve?
WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.