Public schools in Waynesboro, TN
5 open public schools with an address in Waynesboro, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
993
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Waynesboro public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Waynesboro, TN: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 993 students, an average of 199 per school. The largest campus is Waynesboro Elementary School (407 students).
Every listed school belongs to Wayne County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Waynesboro
Elementary schools in Waynesboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Elementary School Wayne County Schools | PK–04 | 407 | — |
Middle schools in Waynesboro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Middle School Wayne County Schools | 05–08 | 278 | — |
High schools in Waynesboro
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School Wayne County Schools | 09–12 | 258 | — | |
| Wayne County Technology Center Wayne County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Wayne County Virtual School Wayne County Schools | 05–12 | 50 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.7%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Waynesboro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (993 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Waynesboro
How many public schools are in Waynesboro, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Waynesboro: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 993 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Waynesboro?
All listed public schools with an address in Waynesboro belong to Wayne County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Waynesboro?
Wayne County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Waynesboro, with 258 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Waynesboro?
No school with an address in Waynesboro is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Waynesboro guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities