For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,190 students in Wayne County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, PA are Damascus Area School, Wayne Highlands Middle School and Preston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Damascus Area School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 High School Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Highlands Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
482 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Preston School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1493 Crosstown Highway
Lakewood, PA 18439
(570) 798-2516
Lakewood, PA 18439
(570) 798-2516
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Western Wayne Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970b Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
543 Easton Turnpike
Hamlin, PA 18427
(570) 689-2632
Hamlin, PA 18427
(570) 689-2632
Gr: K-2 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
111 Gravity Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Gr: 3-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, PA include Damascus Area School, Wayne Highlands Middle School and Preston School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
4 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wayne County include: Preston School vs. Damascus Area School, Damascus Area School vs. Preston School, Wayne Highlands Middle School vs. Damascus Area School
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