Waverly Elementary School

601 E. Railroad St
Waverly, TN 37185
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Waverly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waverly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Waverly Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
359 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Waverly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waverly Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#952 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waverly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waverly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waverly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
8%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waverly Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waverly Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Waverly Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waverly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waverly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waverly Elementary School's ranking?
Waverly Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Waverly Elementary School often compared to?
Waverly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Mc Ewen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Waverly Elementary School?
359 students attend Waverly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Waverly Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly Elementary School?
Waverly Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waverly Elementary School offer ?
Waverly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Waverly Elementary School part of?
Waverly Elementary School is part of Humphreys County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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