For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,007 students in Waynesboro, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 59 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, TN are Wayne County High School, Waynesboro Middle School and Waynesboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waynesboro, TN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 S Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Waynesboro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Grades: 5-8
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Waynesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Helton St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Grades: PK-4
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
703 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Virtual School
Magnet School
419 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, TN include Wayne County High School, Waynesboro Middle School and Waynesboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waynesboro?
5 public schools are located in Waynesboro.
What percentage of students in Waynesboro go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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