- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, TN
Waynesboro Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waynesboro Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470444001776
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesboro Middle 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
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 278
- students enrolled
Waynesboro Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, TN.
School address
District: Wayne County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470444001776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Waynesboro Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 470444001776 · Waynesboro, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro Elementary (407 students)
Waynesboro Middle School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Waynesboro Middle 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
- This school
Waynesboro Middle School
278 students
- Frank Hughes S
Frank Hughes School
276 students
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
258 students
- Collinwood Mid
Collinwood Middle School
238 students
What this shows Waynesboro Middle School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesboro Middle School compares
Waynesboro Middle 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Waynesboro Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County reports $11,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesboro Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collinwood Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Hughes School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collinwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesboro Middle 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
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesboro Middle School
How many students attend Waynesboro Middle School?
Waynesboro Middle School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, TN. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesboro Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesboro Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waynesboro Middle School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesboro Middle School?
Waynesboro Middle 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 Waynesboro Middle School rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesboro Middle 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 Waynesboro Middle School, Wayne County also operates Waynesboro Elementary (407 students), Collinwood Elementary (349 students), and Frank Hughes School (276 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.