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6 schools in Waynesville

Missouri · Public K-12

Waynesville, Missouri comes in at 6 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 4,030 students total and an average campus size near 672.

7-year change in Waynesville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,030
-29 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 58%
% Hispanic
15%
was 11%
% Black
10%
was 15%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,442
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
4,030
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
6TH GRADE CENTERMiddle06-06451
Parker Educational CenterElementaryPK-PK34
WAYNESVILLE CAREER CENTERHigh09-120
WAYNESVILLE EAST ELEM.ElementaryKG-05920
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLEMiddle07-08906
WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGHHigh09-121,719

About Waynesville

Across Waynesville, Missouri, 6 public schools enrolls about 4,030 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 672, higher than the state mean of about 382.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 4,059 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,030 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Waynesville gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 15% to 10% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Waynesville discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Waynesville, Missouri?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Waynesville, with a combined enrollment of about 4,030.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Waynesville?
Waynesville has 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Waynesville?
WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH is the largest public school in Waynesville by enrollment, with approximately 1,719 students.
What school districts serve Waynesville?
Waynesville public schools are operated by WAYNESVILLE R-VI.
What grade levels do public schools in Waynesville cover?
Public schools in Waynesville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.