- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470198000642
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Waverly Central High School shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 470198000642 · Waverly, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mc Ewen High School (526 students)
Waverly Central High School shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Waverly Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mc Ewen High S
Mc Ewen High School
526 students
- Mc Ewen Elemen
Mc Ewen Elementary
460 students
- Waverly Jr Hig
Waverly Jr High School
443 students
- This school
Waverly Central High School
439 students
- Waverly Elemen
Waverly Elementary
414 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
359 students
What this shows Waverly Central High School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Central High School compares
Waverly Central High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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.
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
District finance for Humphreys County reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 44.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.