For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,337 students in Waverly, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 86 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Waverly, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Waverly, TN are Waverly Elementary School, Waverly Central High School and Waverly Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waverly, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Railroad St
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-2371
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-2371
Grades: PK-3
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Hwy 70 W
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-3911
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-3911
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Railroad St
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-4514
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-4514
Grades: 4-8
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waverly, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Waverly, TN include Waverly Elementary School, Waverly Central High School and Waverly Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Waverly?
3 public schools are located in Waverly.
What percentage of students in Waverly go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Waverly are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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