Waynesboro High School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025-26)

Q: What school district is Waynesboro High School part of?

Waynesboro High School is part of Waynesboro City 51����s.

1200 West Main St
Waynesboro, VA 22980

( shown in map)

Top 50%

Waynesboro High School is a public high school in Waynesboro, Virginia, United States. Construction on the school began in 1936, funded by a Public Works Administration grant. Soon after it was completed in April 1938, there were 370 students and 13 faculty members.

Serving 917 students in grades 9-12, Waynesboro High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 917 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
: 81% (Btm 50% in VA)
: Top 50%
: 75-79% (Top 50%)
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Waynesboro High School's student population of 917 students has grown by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Waynesboro High School
9	246
10	259
11	215
12	197

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

917 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School
2023	905
2022	894
2021	897
2020	844
2019	844
2018	836
2017	836
2016	860
2015	876
2014	859
2013	868
2012	863
2011	864
2010	846
2009	876
2008	887
2007	887
2006	890
2005	882
2004	828
2003	805
2002	800
2001	811
2000	786
1999	803
1998	791
1997	768
1996	770
1995	732
1994	707
1993	705
1992	686
1991	682
1990	747
1989	783
1988	840
1987	878

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

58 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School
2023	64
2022	61
2021	60
2020	67
2019	67
2018	66
2017	66
2016	67
2015	58
2014	65
2013	63
2012	65
2011	54
2010	57
2009	57
2008	55
2007	60
2006	63
2005	64
2004	59
2003	69
2002	75
2001	55
1999	52
1994	68
1993	47
1992	46
1991	45
1990	50
1989	52
1988	53

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1938

Colors

Purple, Gold

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. May 1, 2026

School Rankings

Waynesboro High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Waynesboro High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (VA)

#620 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School
2023	#620
2022	#947
2021	#947
2019	#1042
2018	#900
2017	#956
2016	#724
2015	#1309
2014	#952
2013	#683
2012	#1330

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

75-79%

68%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2023	77%	68%	51%
2021	47%	54%	35%
2019	75%	82%	71%
2017	62%	72%	62%
2016	78%	80%	70%
2015	63%	79%	67%
2014	58%	74%	64%
2013	66%	71%	65%
2012	53%	68%	59%
2011	82%	86%	82%
2010	86%	87%	82%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(20-21)

70-74%

69%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2021)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2021	72%	69%	57%
2019	82%	78%	67%
2018	90%	80%
2017	87%	80%	69%
2016	87%	80%	68%
2015	80%	79%	69%
2014	88%	74%	67%
2013	87%	74%	67%
2012	88%	89%	84%
2011	85%	88%	82%
2010	89%	89%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

(20-21)

45-49%

59%

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2023	14:1	14:1	13:1
2022	15:1	14:1	15:1
2021	15:1	14:1	15:1
2020	13:1	15:1	15:1
2019	13:1	15:1	15:1
2018	13:1	15:1	14:1
2017	13:1	15:1	14:1
2016	13:1	15:1	15:1
2015	15:1	15:1	15:1
2014	13:1	16:1	14:1
2013	14:1	16:1	14:1
2012	13:1	15:1	14:1
2011	16:1	17:1	16:1
2010	15:1	17:1	15:1
2009	16:1	17:1	15:1
2008	16:1	17:1	15:1
2007	15:1	13:1	12:1
2006	14:1	13:1	13:1
2005	14:1	14:1	14:1
2004	14:1	13:1	13:1
2003	12:1	12:1	12:1
2002	11:1	13:1	12:1
2001	15:1	14:1	14:1
1999	15:1	15:1	14:1
1994	10:1	17:1	15:1
1993	15:1	16:1	15:1
1992	15:1	16:1	15:1
1991	15:1	16:1	15:1
1990	15:1	16:1	15:1
1989	15:1	16:1	16:1
1988	16:1	17:1	16:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2023	1%	7%	1%
2022	1%	7%	1%
2021	1%	8%	2%
2020	1%	7%	1%
2019	1%	7%	1%
2018	1%	7%	1%
2017	1%	7%	1%
2016	1%	8%	1%
2015	1%	6%	1%
2014	1%	7%	1%
2013	1%	7%	1%
2012	1%	6%	1%
2011	1%	7%	1%
2010	1%	7%	1%
2009	1%	7%	1%
2008	1%	6%	2%
2007	2%	6%	2%
2006	1%	6%	1%
2005	1%	6%	2%
2004	2%	6%	2%
2003	2%	5%	2%
2002	1%	5%	1%
2001	1%	4%	1%
2000	1%	4%	1%
1999	1%	4%	1%
1998	1%	4%	1%
1997	1%	4%	2%
1995	1%	4%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

21%

19%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2023	20%	19%	21%
2022	21%	18%	20%
2021	19%	18%	19%
2020	16%	16%	16%
2019	16%	16%	16%
2018	13%	15%	15%
2017	13%	15%	15%
2016	12%	14%	14%
2015	11%	14%	12%
2014	11%	13%	12%
2013	10%	12%	11%
2012	10%	12%	11%
2011	9%	11%	11%
2010	9%	10%	10%
2009	8%	10%	10%
2008	7%	10%	9%
2007	6%	9%	9%
2006	5%	8%	8%
2005	5%	7%	7%
2004	4%	6%	6%
2003	3%	7%	6%
2002	3%	5%	5%
2001	2%	5%	4%
2000	2%	4%	3%
1999	1%	4%	2%
1998	2%	4%	2%
1997	1%	3%	1%
1996	1%	3%	1%
1995	1%	3%	1%
1994	1%	3%	1%
1993	1%	3%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

17%

22%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2023	17%	22%	17%
2022	16%	22%	17%
2021	16%	22%	17%
2020	17%	22%	17%
2019	17%	22%	17%
2018	19%	23%	17%
2017	19%	23%	17%
2016	19%	23%	16%
2015	19%	23%	15%
2014	17%	23%	15%
2013	19%	23%	17%
2012	16%	24%	17%
2011	17%	24%	20%
2010	15%	26%	18%
2009	14%	26%	17%
2008	17%	27%	17%
2007	15%	27%	16%
2006	16%	27%	16%
2005	17%	27%	16%
2004	15%	27%	16%
2003	16%	27%	16%
2002	15%	27%	16%
2001	17%	27%	16%
2000	16%	27%	16%
1999	16%	27%	17%
1998	15%	27%	17%
1997	15%	27%	17%
1996	14%	27%	17%
1995	15%	26%	16%
1994	16%	26%	15%
1993	15%	26%	14%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

50%

44%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2023	51%	45%	49%
2022	52%	46%	50%
2021	54%	46%	51%
2020	58%	49%	55%
2019	58%	49%	55%
2018	62%	50%	58%
2017	62%	50%	58%
2016	65%	50%	61%
2015	67%	52%	64%
2014	68%	52%	65%
2013	67%	53%	65%
2012	70%	54%	66%
2011	72%	54%	68%
2010	74%	57%	70%
2009	76%	57%	71%
2008	75%	57%	72%
2007	77%	58%	73%
2006	78%	59%	75%
2005	77%	60%	75%
2004	79%	61%	76%
2003	79%	61%	76%
2002	81%	63%	78%
2001	80%	64%	79%
2000	81%	65%	80%
1999	82%	65%	80%
1998	82%	65%	80%
1997	83%	66%	80%
1996	85%	67%	81%
1995	82%	67%	82%
1994	83%	68%	83%
1993	83%	68%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2023	11%	7%	12%
2022	10%	7%	12%
2021	9%	6%	11%
2020	8%	6%	11%
2019	8%	6%	11%
2018	5%	5%	9%
2017	5%	5%	9%
2016	3%	5%	8%
2015	2%	5%	8%
2014	2%	5%	7%
2013	2%	5%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.67

0.72

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2023	0.67	0.71	0.68
2022	0.66	0.70	0.67
2021	0.64	0.70	0.67
2020	0.61	0.68	0.64
2019	0.61	0.68	0.64
2018	0.57	0.67	0.61
2017	0.57	0.67	0.61
2016	0.53	0.68	0.58
2015	0.51	0.66	0.55
2014	0.50	0.66	0.54
2013	0.51	0.65	0.53
2012	0.48	0.64	0.53
2011	0.45	0.64	0.49
2010	0.43	0.62	0.47
2009	0.40	0.60	0.45
2008	0.40	0.60	0.44
2007	0.38	0.59	0.44
2006	0.37	0.58	0.41
2005	0.38	0.57	0.41
2004	0.36	0.55	0.39
2003	0.35	0.55	0.39
2002	0.32	0.53	0.37
2001	0.33	0.52	0.35
2000	0.32	0.51	0.34
1999	0.30	0.51	0.33
1998	0.30	0.50	0.33
1997	0.29	0.49	0.33
1996	0.26	0.48	0.31
1995	0.30	0.49	0.31
1994	0.29	0.47	0.29
1993	0.29	0.47	0.28

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

81%

89%

View Data

Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2023	81%	89%	81%
2022	81%	89%	81%
2021	88%	89%	88%
2020	82%	89%	82%
2019	86%	87%	86%
2018	82%	88%	82%
2017	87%	87%	86%
2016	77%	87%	77%
2015	76%	86%	76%
2014	88%	85%	88%
2013	79%	85%	79%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

89%

55%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2023	87%	52%	88%
2022	39%	41%	56%
2021	36%	35%	50%
2020	41%	39%	54%
2019	41%	39%	54%
2018	38%	35%	47%
2017	38%	35%	47%
2016	41%	35%	48%
2015	40%	34%	48%
2014	40%	33%	49%
2013	40%	32%	50%
2012	38%	32%	49%
2011	38%	31%	50%
2010	35%	29%	47%
2009	30%	26%	42%
2008	28%	25%	39%
2007	28%	24%	38%
2006	25%	24%	38%
2005	22%	24%	39%
2004	20%	23%	36%
2003	16%	23%	33%
2002	14%	23%	31%
2001	14%	21%	29%
2000	15%	23%	31%
1999	18%	24%	31%
1998	14%	24%	31%
1997	17%	24%	31%
1996	8%	24%	19%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for (21-22)

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2022)
Year	Waynesboro High School	Virginia	Waynesboro City 51��s
2022	8%	5%	6%
2021	8%	6%	10%
2020	8%	5%	6%
2019	8%	5%	6%
2018	9%	6%	9%
2017	9%	6%	9%
2016	8%	6%	9%
2015	7%	6%	9%
2014	7%	6%	8%
2013	7%	6%	8%
2012	7%	7%	8%
2011	7%	6%	7%
2010	7%	7%	8%
2009	8%	7%	8%
2008	7%	7%	7%
2007	7%	7%	9%
2006	7%	7%	9%
2005	7%	7%	9%
2004	5%	7%	8%
2003	4%	7%	8%
2002	4%	7%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Waynesboro City 51��s

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waynesboro High School's ranking?

Waynesboro High School is ranked #620 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.

What schools are Waynesboro High School often compared to?

Waynesboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverheads High School, Wilson Memorial High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Waynesboro High School?

The graduation rate of Waynesboro High School is 81%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.

How many students attend Waynesboro High School?

917 students attend Waynesboro High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Waynesboro High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Waynesboro High School?

Waynesboro High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Waynesboro High School offer ?

Waynesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Waynesboro High School part of?

Waynesboro High School is part of Waynesboro City 51��s.

School Reviews

Review Waynesboro High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

October 26, 2025

How 51��s Support Students on Free / Reduced-Lunch Programs

Explore how U.S. public schools support students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch through nutrition, academic, and wraparound services in 2025.