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Waynesboro city

Virginia · Public K-12

7 public K-12 schools operate inside Waynesboro city, with roughly 3,043 students enrolled, an average of 435 per school. By grade band, the county runs 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Waynesboro city

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,043
+130 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Waynesboro city ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn VirginiaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
57.5%#104 of 115N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,043#77 of 118#1,826 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#69 of 118N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.7:1#66 of 118#1,223 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
96.4%#17 of 107#182 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
69.2%#18 of 115#136 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
22,841
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
3,043
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,994
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.3%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
5
1,515 students
Middle
1
602 students
High
1
926 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Waynesboro City Public Schools
3,043 students · 1 district in Waynesboro city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Waynesboro city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
74%
Hispanic
10%
Black
12%
Asian
2%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
46%
Hispanic
23%
Black
18%
Asian
2%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
38
22.4% under 18

Test scores in Waynesboro city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 6 schools in Waynesboro city ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Waynesboro HighWaynesboroHigh09-12926·
Kate Collins MiddleWaynesboroMiddle06-08602·
William Perry ElementaryWaynesboroElementaryKG-05447·
Westwood Hills ElementaryWaynesboroElementaryKG-05382·
Berkeley Glenn ElementaryWaynesboroElementaryKG-05256·
Wenonah ElementaryWaynesboroElementaryKG-05246·
Wayne Hills CenterWaynesboroElementaryPK-PK184·

Cities in Waynesboro city

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About Waynesboro city

Waynesboro city is a thinly populated county of about 22,841 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 3,043 students across 7 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $59,994, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 22% noticeably below the Virginia median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Waynesboro city spans 5 elementary schools (1,515 students), 1 middle school (602), and 1 high school (926).

Waynesboro City Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,043 students on its own.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 4%: 2,913 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,043 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Waynesboro city discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Waynesboro city?
Waynesboro city, Virginia has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,043 students.
How many high schools are in Waynesboro city?
Waynesboro city, Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 926 students.
How many middle schools are in Waynesboro city?
Waynesboro city, Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 602 students.
How many elementary schools are in Waynesboro city?
Waynesboro city, Virginia has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,515 students.
What is the largest school district in Waynesboro city?
Waynesboro City Public Schools is the largest school district in Waynesboro city, serving approximately 3,043 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Waynesboro city?
Waynesboro city has roughly 22,841 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Waynesboro city?
Median household income in Waynesboro city is $59,994, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Waynesboro city?
Approximately 25.7% of adults 25 and older in Waynesboro city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Waynesboro city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 96.3% of students in Waynesboro city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waynesboro city schools?
Across Waynesboro city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data