For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 982 students in 38485, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 59 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 38485, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38485, TN are Wayne County High School, Waynesboro Elementary School and Waynesboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38485 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38485, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38485, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 S Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Waynesboro Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Helton St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Waynesboro Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5545
Gr: 5-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Technology Center
Vocational School
703 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
419 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38485, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38485, TN include Wayne County High School, Waynesboro Elementary School and Waynesboro Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38485?
5 public schools are located in 38485.
What percentage of students in 38485 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 38485 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38485?
38485 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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