Waverly Central High School

Humphreys County
1325 Hwy 70 W
Waverly, TN 37185
503 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Waverly Central High School, located in Waverly, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the Humphreys County School District. Situated on Highway 70 West, the school provides a comprehensive high school experience for students in the region, focusing on core academic curricula while preparing them for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is often recognized for its commitment to both academic development and extracurricular engagement. Like many schools in the Humphreys County system, Waverly Central strives to maintain a supportive learning environment that fosters student growth and school spirit. For families and community members seeking specific information regarding school calendars, athletic schedules, faculty contacts, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at [wchs.hcss.org](http://wchs.hcss.org/).
503
Total Students
37.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    459 (91.3 %)
  • Black
    17 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Humphreys County
Phone: (931)296-3911
Website: http://wchs.hcss.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 126
Grade 10 128
Grade 11 118
Grade 12 131
Gender Ratio