Waynesville Primary School

5726 Old Waynesville Rd
Waynesville, GA 31566
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Waynesville Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waynesville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Waynesville Primary School's student population of 459 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
459 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Waynesville Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesville Primary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#356 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waynesville Primary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waynesville Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waynesville Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Waynesville Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waynesville Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waynesville Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waynesville Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Waynesville Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waynesville Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waynesville Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waynesville Primary School's ranking?
Waynesville Primary School is ranked #356 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Waynesville Primary School?
459 students attend Waynesville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Waynesville Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waynesville Primary School?
Waynesville Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waynesville Primary School offer ?
Waynesville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Waynesville Primary School part of?
Waynesville Primary School is part of Brantley County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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