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 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,133 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
6,133 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
406 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Waynesville R-VI School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 556 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
0.66
0.49
# American Indian Students
38 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
125 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
937 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
8%
# Black Students
759 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
12%
15%
# White Students
3,316 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
54%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
135 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
823 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
289
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
470
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
478
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
504
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
456
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
451
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
484
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
466
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
452
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
455
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
448
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
421
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
404
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
355
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,548 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,220 is less than the state median of $13,980. 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
$12,548
$15,159
Spending / Student
$13,220
$13,980
Best Waynesville R-VI School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 244 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
| 295 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
| 970 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
| 430 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
| 904 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
| 466 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
| 907 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
| 1,628 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
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waynesville R-VI School District?
Waynesville R-VI School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,133 students.
What is the rank of Waynesville R-VI School District?
Waynesville R-VI School District is ranked #129 out of 556 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?
54% of Waynesville R-VI School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 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 $13,220 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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