- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesboro, TN
Wayne County High School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470444001773
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 258
- students enrolled
Wayne County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, TN.
School address
District: Wayne County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470444001773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Wayne County High School shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 470444001773 · Waynesboro, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro Elementary (407 students)
Wayne County High School shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Wayne County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesboro Ele
Waynesboro Elementary
407 students
- Collinwood Ele
Collinwood Elementary
349 students
- Waynesboro Mid
Waynesboro Middle School
278 students
- Frank Hughes S
Frank Hughes School
276 students
- This school
Wayne County High School
258 students
- Collinwood Mid
Collinwood Middle School
238 students
What this shows Wayne County High School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne County High School compares
Wayne County 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$11,880
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Wayne County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Wayne County reports $11,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collinwood Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Hughes School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collinwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne County High School
How many students attend Wayne County High School?
Wayne County High School has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne County High School is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% 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 Wayne County High School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne County High School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne County High School?
Wayne County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne County High School rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, 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 Wayne County?
Besides Wayne County High School, Wayne County also operates Waynesboro Elementary (407 students), Collinwood Elementary (349 students), and Waynesboro Middle School (278 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.