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Enrollment
439
High
DISTRICT 483 · STATE 754
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HUMPHREYS COUNTY·NCES 470198000642
Waverly Central High School
1325 Hwy 70 W, Waverly, TN 37185 · (931) 296-3911 · Humphreys County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL439 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
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STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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STATE -0%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 136 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 112 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 102 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 89 | 20% |
Student demographics
23%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Humphreys County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
37.1%
TN avg 40.9% . +2.6pp since 2022
Math
18.4%
TN avg 39.3% . +7.6pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 37 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 18 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 8 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 37.1% | 18.4% |
| 2023-24 | 36.3% | 24.7% |
| 2022-23 | 34.5% | 10.8% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Waverly Central High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 18.4% | #255 of 339 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.1% | #213 of 337 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 439 | #257 of 381 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.6% | #245 of 332 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.9% | #64 of 200 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
439
-123 (-22%) vs 2020
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 633
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 439 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 459 | 37 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 503 | 37.2 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 562 | 32 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 535 | 36.3 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 591 | 35 | 16.9:1 | 51% (302) |
| 2010-11 | 614 | 39 | 15.7:1 | 51% (312) |
| 2000-01 | 605 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 633 | 35 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Waverly Central High School.
About Waverly Central High School
As a low-enrollment high school, Waverly Central High School serves students in Waverly, Tennessee. Its 439 students are spread across grades 9 through 12. The school's enrollment is 42% smaller than the 754 average for high schools in Tennessee.
Waverly Central High School is a school in Humphreys County. The district has 6 schools and 2,641 students.
White students make up 88% of enrollment at Waverly Central High School. Next come 5% Black, 4% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. The White share in Humphreys County as a whole is similar, at about 90%. The school's diversity index is 23%, meaning two students picked at random have a 23% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Across Humphreys County, the median household income is $60,616, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Humphreys County is home to 6 public schools and about 2,641 public school students.
The nearest public school is Waverly Jr High School, at about 4.2 miles. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES assigns Waverly Central High School the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment is down 22% from 2020-21, when Waverly Central High School had 562 students, to 2024-25, when it had 439.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Humphreys County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,214
Census ACS
Median income
$60,616
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,641 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Humphreys County
- Mc Ewen High SchoolHigh · 526 students
- Mc Ewen ElementaryElementary · 460 students
- Waverly Jr High SchoolMiddle · 443 students
- Waverly ElementaryElementary · 414 students
- Lakeview ElementaryElementary · 359 students
Other schools in Waverly
- Waverly Jr High SchoolMiddle · 443 students
- Waverly ElementaryElementary · 414 students
Nearby schools
- Waverly Jr High School4.2 mi · 443
- Waverly Elementary4.2 mi · 414
- Lakeview Elementary7.8 mi · 359
- Mc Ewen Elementary12.6 mi · 460
- Mc Ewen High School12.7 mi · 526
- Camden Elementary13.8 mi · 442
Frequently asked questions
About Waverly Central High SchoolHow many students attend Waverly Central High School?
Waverly Central High School enrolls approximately 439 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Waverly Central High School serve?
Waverly Central High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Waverly Central High School?
At Waverly Central High School, the student body is approximately 88% White, 3% Hispanic, 5% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Waverly Central High School in?
Waverly Central High School is part of Humphreys County.
Where is Waverly Central High School located?
Waverly Central High School is located at 1325 Hwy 70 W, Waverly, TN 37185.
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