Waynesboro High

Waynesboro High is one of the intimate secondary schools in Waynesboro, Virginia, operated by Waynesboro City Public Schools, with 926 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,213 students per school, that is 24% smaller than typical.

Waynesboro City Public Schools comprises 7 schools with combined enrollment of 3,043 students; Waynesboro High is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Waynesboro High reports that 46% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school lists 22% Hispanic, 20% Black, 9% multiracial, 3% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 74% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 63 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.8:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.9:1 average. About 95% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

With demographic context factored in, Waynesboro High tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 62.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 61.8%.

Zooming out to the county, Waynesboro city reports that median household earnings sit near $59,994, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Waynesboro city's 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,043 students), Waynesboro High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Westwood Hills Elementary, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Waynesboro High ranks 4th on composite proficiency, above the local average of 59.6%.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Waynesboro High has edged up 11%, going from 837 students in 2018 to 926 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 60% to 46% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 14.8:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Waynesboro High typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.