For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 917 students in Waynesboro, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Waynesboro, VA is Waynesboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Waynesboro, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waynesboro High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waynesboro, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waynesboro High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Main St
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4616
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4616
Grades: 9-12
| 917 students
Waynesboro, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1930 Rosser Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7630
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waynesboro, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Waynesboro, VA include Waynesboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waynesboro?
1 public high schools are located in Waynesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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