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Waynesboro City School District

301 Pine Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Waynesboro City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,060 students in Waynesboro City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
51爆料s in Waynesboro City School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
3,060 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waynesboro City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#115 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
51%
68%
(20-21)
57%
69%
(20-21)
45%
59%
81%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
21%
19%
% Black
18%
22%
% White
48%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,421 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,209 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,421
$15,502
Spending / Student
$14,209
$15,257

Best Waynesboro City School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesboro High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 West Main St
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4616
Gr: 9-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
548 Rosser Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4670
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Berkeley Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Jefferson Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4680
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Kate Collins Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 Ivy St
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4635
Gr: 6-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
William Perry Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 King Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4650
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Wenonah Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 N Bayard Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4660
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne Hills Center
937 Fir Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4626
Gr: PK | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waynesboro City School District?
Waynesboro City School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,060 students.
What is the rank of Waynesboro City School District?
Waynesboro City School District is ranked #112 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro City School District?
48% of Waynesboro City School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waynesboro City School District?
Waynesboro City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Waynesboro City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,209 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,060 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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