Serving 894 students in grades 9-12, Waynesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waynesboro High School's student population of 894 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waynesboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesboro High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
16%
22%
White
52%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waynesboro High School's ranking?
Waynesboro High School is ranked #947 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Waynesboro High School often compared to?
Waynesboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverheads High School, Wilson Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waynesboro High School?
The graduation rate of Waynesboro High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Waynesboro High School?
894 students attend Waynesboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Waynesboro High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waynesboro High School?
Waynesboro High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waynesboro High School offer ?
Waynesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waynesboro High School part of?
Waynesboro High School is part of Waynesboro City PBLC Schs School District.
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