Waverly Central High School

Waverly Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1325 Highway 70 W,  Waverly, TN
Humphreys County School District
3.2
2.0
459 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Martin
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
25
Reading
25
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
21.9%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
561:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
91.3%
Black
3.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Austin Peay State University 85 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 74 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 66 Students
Nashville State Community College 41 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 40 Students
Tennessee Technological University 35 Students
University of Memphis 30 Students
Union University 29 Students
Belmont University 28 Students
Vanderbilt University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 27 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Business 19 Students
Biology 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Small Business Management 11 Students
Education 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 39 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/17/2024
My best experience was learning right from wrong it's helped me develop and learn from my mistakes and make a better person of myself my worst experience is some teachers are not very helpful I would like to see change in school the teachers and students I would like to see more encouragement from teachers and counselors be there when you need there help.
3.0 Senior
2/17/2023
Because of COVID and the flood that occurred in parts of my county, my educational preparation has been affected negatively in that I don't feel as ready for my college studies as I might otherwise be prepared for academically. This is not a reflection on the administration, teachers, or staff by any means. I simply would liked to have had better means to minimize the educational gaps that are evident in my training.
4.0 Senior
2/20/2022
My four years at Waverly Central High School have somewhat prepared me for college and given me ways to multitask, be accountable and be responsible for what I know that is accepted of me. Also, the smaller classroom and having your teachers available there to ask questions is a really big plus.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 2 Reviews
2.0 student
3/11/2011
This school has great opportunities if you are a good student. If you really have to try to pass chances are the teachers will be lenient on you and you won't learn a thing. To learn here, you have to want to. The school is very clique-y in an non-cliched way and fights are common. The dress code is...
2.0 parent
4/1/2008

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Waverly Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waverly, TN and is served by the Humphreys County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 459 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Waverly Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bilandy Academy, Three Springs Junior/Senior High School, United Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Waverly has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waverly Central High School.

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