Top Rankings
Waynesville R-VI School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,091 students in Waynesville R-VI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Waynesville R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
6,091 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
407 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waynesville R-VI School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
58%
68%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,634 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,311 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,634
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,311
$13,908
Best Waynesville R-VI School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thayer Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4273 Thayer St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2200
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Partridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7078 Young St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
286 Eastlawn Ave
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 842-2100
Saint Robert, MO 65584
(573) 842-2100
Grades: K-5
| 953 students
Rank: #44.
Wood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4590 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Waynesville East Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 State Rd F
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150
Grades: K-5
| 909 students
Rank: #66.
6th Grade Center
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Roosevelt Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300
Grades: 6
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
Waynesville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Historic 66 West
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2550
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2550
Grades: 7-8
| 903 students
Rank: #88.
Waynesville Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 G W Ln
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,693 students
Rank: n/an/a
909 Us Rte. 66 W
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2350
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2350
Grades: PK
| 42 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
Rank: n/an/a
12225 Pulaski Avenue
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2650
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2650
Grades: PK
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waynesville R-VI School District?
Waynesville R-VI School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,091 students.
What is the rank of Waynesville R-VI School District?
Waynesville R-VI School District is ranked #130 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesville R-VI School District?
58% of Waynesville R-VI School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waynesville R-VI School District?
Waynesville R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Waynesville R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,311 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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