- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesboro, VA
Waynesboro High
Federal NCES profile for Waynesboro High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510393001759
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesboro High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesboro High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Waynesboro, VA.
School address
District: Waynesboro City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510393001759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Waynesboro High held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 510393001759 · Waynesboro, VA High · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 14.5:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kate Collins Middle (602 students)
Waynesboro High held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.3 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Waynesboro High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waynesboro High
926 students
- Kate Collins M
Kate Collins Middle
602 students
- William Perry
William Perry Elementary
447 students
- Westwood Hills
Westwood Hills Elementary
382 students
- Berkeley Glenn 256
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
256 students
- Wenonah Elemen 246
Wenonah Elementary
246 students
What this shows Waynesboro High reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesboro High compares
Waynesboro High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$16,393
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Waynesboro High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesboro City Public Schools reports $16,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesboro High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Collins Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Perry Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Glenn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wenonah Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesboro High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~926 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesboro High
How many students attend Waynesboro High?
Waynesboro High has 926 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesboro, VA. CCD year-over-year: 905 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro High is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesboro High?
86.9% of students at Waynesboro High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesboro High?
The largest demographic group at Waynesboro High is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesboro High?
Waynesboro High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Waynesboro High rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro High ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Waynesboro, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waynesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Waynesboro City Public Schools?
Besides Waynesboro High, Waynesboro City Public Schools also operates Kate Collins Middle (602 students), William Perry Elementary (447 students), and Westwood Hills Elementary (382 students). See the Waynesboro City Public Schools district page for the complete list.