Enrollment
379
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynesville Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynesville Middle School
Waynesville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Waynesville, Ohio, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 30% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Wayne Local spends $10,899 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wayne Local also operates Waynesville Elementary School (749 students) and Waynesville High School (448 students) alongside Waynesville Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waynesville Middle School compares
Waynesville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne Local, which includes Waynesville Middle School.
$10,899
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.7%
State 27.6%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~379 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Waynesville on the city page.
Is Waynesville Middle School a good school?
Waynesville Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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