WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Wayne County High School is a public high school that is part of the Wayne County school district, located in Waynesboro, TN with about 303 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Wayne County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wayne County High School, located in Waynesboro, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Wayne County. As a community-centered school, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development. The school emphasizes traditional classroom learning alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, helping students prepare for post-secondary education and various career paths in a rural, close-knit setting.
Beyond its academic focus, Wayne County High School plays a significant role in the local community through its school spirit and extracurricular programs, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations. The school strives to maintain a balance between rigorous state educational standards and the specific needs of its local student population. By leveraging its position within the Wayne County School District, the institution aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens equipped to contribute positively to their community upon graduation.
For more information, contact Wayne County High School at (931) 722-3238 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Waynesboro, TN with about 303 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wayne County
- Total Students:
- 303
- Teachers:
- 19.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 303 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.