Wayne County High School

Wayne County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
707 S Main St,  Waynesboro, TN
Wayne County School District
3.8
3.0
258 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Byrd
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

English
26.5%
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
301:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
93%
Hispanic
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<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.
University of North Alabama 34 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 32 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 28 Students
Columbia State Community College 28 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 27 Students
University of Tennessee Southern 13 Students
The University of Alabama 12 Students
Vanderbilt University 12 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 12 Students
Freed-Hardeman University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 14 Students
Business 11 Students
Veterinary Sciences 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Education 5 Students
Marketing 4 Students
Chemistry 4 Students
Elementary Education 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 23 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/23/2025
It's an intimate campus. I really enjoy the technology center on campus. I'm in the construction and automotive courses. Our administration is really helpful in getting us ready for life after High school.
4.0 NicheUser
11/7/2013
Tons of extracurricular activities available to anyone.
2.0 NicheUser
11/7/2013
You cannot have so much as a little whole in your clothes. Its pretty stupid.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
5.0 student
11/17/2018
This school is the best thing that has happened to me. I really wouldn't of become who I am if it wasn't for this school. I had to break out of my shell and it really helped with that. The people are nice, I haven't had one bad teacher, and the food is way higher quality than anywhere else I've been...
2.0 other
8/3/2016
The teachers are not there to teach students. They are rude with the student as well as the parents. They do not make parents feel welcome when parents try to reach out about bullying, trouble in the classroom etc. They also play favoritism. If you have a popular (for this area) last name you get aw...
3.0 parent
6/10/2008
1.0 student
1/24/2008

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Wayne County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waynesboro, TN and is served by the Wayne County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 258 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Wayne County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 77%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wayne County Virtual School, Wayne County Technology Center, Wayne Academy, and more. Learn more about what Waynesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wayne County High School.

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