- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waverly, TN
Waverly Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470198000644
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Jr High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 443
- students enrolled
Waverly Jr High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waverly, TN.
School address
District: Humphreys County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470198000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Waverly Jr High School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 470198000644 · Waverly, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mc Ewen High School (526 students)
Waverly Jr High School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Waverly Jr 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
- This school
Waverly Jr High School
443 students
- Waverly Centra
Waverly Central High School
439 students
- Waverly Elemen
Waverly Elementary
414 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
359 students
What this shows Waverly Jr High School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Jr High School compares
Waverly Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
32
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Waverly Jr High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Humphreys County reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Ewen High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mc Ewen Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waverly Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Jr 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
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly Jr High School
How many students attend Waverly Jr High School?
Waverly Jr High School has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waverly, TN. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Jr High School is 15.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Jr High School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Waverly, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Jr High School?
Waverly Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Jr High School ranks #2 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 Jr High School, Humphreys County also operates Mc Ewen High School (526 students), Mc Ewen Elementary (460 students), and Waverly Central High School (439 students). See the Humphreys County district page for the complete list.