Enrollment
439
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waverly, TN
Waverly Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470198000642
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Central High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 439
- students enrolled
Waverly Central High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waverly, TN.
School address
District: Humphreys County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470198000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly Central High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waverly Central High School
Waverly Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Waverly, Tennessee, enrolling 439 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 107 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 439 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Humphreys County also operates Mc Ewen High School (526 students) and Mc Ewen Elementary (460 students) alongside Waverly Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waverly Central High School compares
Waverly Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Waverly Central High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humphreys County, which includes Waverly Central High School.
$10,658
Per student
-2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 39.2%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Waverly Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Ewen High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mc Ewen Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Waverly Central High School
How many students attend Waverly Central High School?
Waverly Central High School has 439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waverly, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Central High School is 11.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Central High School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Waverly, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Central High School?
Waverly Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waverly Central High School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Waverly, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waverly on the city page.
Is Waverly Central High School a good school?
Waverly Central High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Humphreys County?
Besides Waverly Central High School, Humphreys County also operates Mc Ewen High School (526 students), Mc Ewen Elementary (460 students), and Waverly Jr High School (443 students). See the Humphreys County district page for the complete list.
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