- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waynesville, OH
Waynesville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waynesville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390504604379
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesville Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 379
- students enrolled
Waynesville Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waynesville, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Waynesville Middle School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 390504604379 · Waynesville, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 23.7:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesville Elementary School (749 students)
Waynesville Middle School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waynesville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesville El
Waynesville Elementary School
749 students
- Waynesville Hi
Waynesville High School
448 students
- This school
Waynesville Middle School
379 students
What this shows Waynesville Middle School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesville Middle School compares
Waynesville Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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
26
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Waynesville Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Local reports $12,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesville Middle School
How many students attend Waynesville Middle School?
Waynesville Middle School has 379 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waynesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle School is 23.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waynesville Middle School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Waynesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesville Middle School?
Waynesville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Waynesville Middle School rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waynesville, OH. 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 Local?
Besides Waynesville Middle School, Wayne Local also operates Waynesville Elementary School (749 students) and Waynesville High School (448 students). See the Wayne Local district page for the complete list.