Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Waynesboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waynesboro Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Waynesboro, TN, encompassing approximately 735.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 24.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waynesboro Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
31 teachers
School Rankings
Waynesboro Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesboro Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
92%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waynesboro Elementary School's ranking?
Waynesboro Elementary School is ranked #1372 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Waynesboro Elementary School often compared to?
Waynesboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Waynesboro Elementary School?
407 students attend Waynesboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Waynesboro Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Waynesboro Elementary School offer ?
Waynesboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waynesboro Elementary School part of?
Waynesboro Elementary School is part of Wayne County School District.
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