For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,233 students in Wayne County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, PA are Honesdale High School and Western Wayne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Wayne County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western Wayne High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Honesdale High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
459 Terrace St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-2046
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
Western Wayne High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1970a Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Wayne County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
543 Easton Turnpike
Hamlin, PA 18427
(570) 689-2632
Hamlin, PA 18427
(570) 689-2632
Grades: K-2
| 324 students
111 Gravity Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Grades: 3-5
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, PA include Honesdale High School and Western Wayne High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
2 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Western Wayne High School vs. Honesdale High School, Honesdale High School vs. Western Wayne High School
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