For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,799 students in Waynesville, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 155 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Waynesville, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Waynesville, MO are Waynesville East Elementary School, Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesville, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Waynesville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Waynesville, MO Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waynesville East Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 State Rd F
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150
Grades: K-5
| 946 students
Rank: #22.
Waynesville Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Historic 66 West
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2550
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2550
Grades: 7-8
| 871 students
Rank: #33.
Waynesville Senior High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 G W Ln
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #44.
6th Grade Center
Math: 44% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Roosevelt Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300
Grades: 6
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waynesville Career Center
Vocational School
400 G.w. Lane
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2500
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Waynesville, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 4067
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 774-5353
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waynesville, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Waynesville, MO include Waynesville East Elementary School, Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Waynesville, MO?
5 public schools are located in Waynesville, MO.
What percentage of students in Waynesville, MO go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Waynesville, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesville, MO?
Waynesville, MO public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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