Waynesville High School is a public high school in Waynesville, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Wayne Local Schools district. The school colors are orange, black, and white.
Serving 448 students in grades 9-12, Waynesville High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Waynesville High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 50.3 square miles in Waynesville, OH. Families typically experience a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waynesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Waynesville High School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waynesville High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesville High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Waynesville High School is a public high school in Waynesville, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Wayne Local Schools district. Their nickname is the Spartans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waynesville High School's ranking?
Waynesville High School is ranked #294 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Waynesville High School often compared to?
Waynesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waynesville High School?
The graduation rate of Waynesville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Waynesville High School?
448 students attend Waynesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Waynesville High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waynesville High School?
Waynesville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waynesville High School offer ?
Waynesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waynesville High School part of?
Waynesville High School is part of Wayne Local School District.
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