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2 schools in Waynesburg

Kentucky · Public K-12

Waynesburg's public-school directory holds 2 campuses, serving about 380 K-12 students inside Kentucky (an average of 190 per campus).

7-year change in Waynesburg

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
380
-167 (-31%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 95%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Highland Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05186
Waynesburg Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05194

About Waynesburg

Waynesburg is a sparse Kentucky city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 380 students total.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 190, lower than the state mean of about 467.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 31%: 547 students in SY 2017-18 versus 380 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 95% to 91%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Waynesburg discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Waynesburg?
Waynesburg, Kentucky has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 380 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Waynesburg?
Waynesburg has 2 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Waynesburg?
Waynesburg Elementary School is the largest public school in Waynesburg by enrollment, with approximately 194 students.
What school districts serve Waynesburg?
Waynesburg public schools are operated by Lincoln County.
What grade levels do public schools in Waynesburg cover?
Public schools in Waynesburg serve students from pre-K through grade 5.