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WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

611 WEST 7TH STREET, WAYNE, NE 68787WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
158
Students
Total enrolled
$13,184
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 13% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 158 students in grades 07–08 in WAYNE, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,184 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a small middle in WAYNE, Nebraska, serving grades 07–08 with 158 students. The district invests $13,184 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

158
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
37%
Free Lunch
10
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution95 male · 63 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility37%
National avg 52% · 58 students
Student Composition
72%
23%
White72%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317852001701

Academic Outcomes at WAYNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 95th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68787

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,184Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,184
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,801
Student Support$2,505
Administration$1,582
Operations$1,978
Other$1,318
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,184 spent per student, an estimated $5,841 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
14%
77%
State government
14.3%
Local (property tax)
77.3%
Federal programs
8.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
High School
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyWayne County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)375-3150
NCES ID: 317852001701
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WAYNE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Elem
WAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
481 students · PK–06
● 56 opp40% FRL
High
WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
307 students · 09–12
● 56 opp33% FRL
Other
WAYNE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
51 students · PK–PK
● 56 opp24% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
611 WEST 7TH STREET, WAYNE, NE 68787
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.