Waynesboro city Schools & Education
Waynesboro city, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,326
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#98
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Waynesboro city
Measured School Summary
Waynesboro city has midrange measured school signals (score: 42/100) with a graduation rate of 82.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Waynesboro city spends $8,326 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Waynesboro city before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #98 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
7.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,326
$385 above the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Waynesboro city has 7 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Waynesboro city school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Waynesboro city has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#98
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Waynesboro City Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,041 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Waynesboro City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Waynesboro city?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Waynesboro city, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Concentrated Suburban School System
Waynesboro City manages a compact network of 7 public schools serving 3,041 students across one unified district. The infrastructure consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school to support the city's youth. This suburban-focused system provides a streamlined educational path for local families.
Waynesboro City Public Schools at a Glance
Waynesboro City Public Schools operates as the sole district, overseeing all 3,041 enrolled students. There are currently no charter schools in the city, with 100% of students attending traditional public institutions. This single-district model ensures a consistent curriculum and resource allocation for all residents.
Suburban Learning in Mid-Sized Classrooms
Every school in the city is classified as suburban, creating a uniform environment with an average school size of 434 students. Waynesboro High is the largest hub with 905 students, while Berkeley Glenn Elementary offers a more intimate setting with 254 children. The consistent locale means families can expect similar neighborhood feels regardless of their specific school zone.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Waynesboro city
Reported Enrollment
3,041
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Waynesboro city
Waynesboro City Public Schools
7 Public Schools in Waynesboro city
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNESBORO HIGH | Record | Waynesboro City Public Schools | Waynesboro, 22980Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 905 |
| KATE COLLINS MIDDLE | Record | Waynesboro City Public Schools | Waynesboro, 22980Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 644 |
| William Perry Elementary | Record | Waynesboro City Public Schools | Waynesboro, 22980Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 446 |
| Westwood Hills Elementary | Record | Waynesboro City Public Schools | Waynesboro, 22980Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 384 |
| Berkeley Glenn Elementary | Record | Waynesboro City Public Schools | Waynesboro, 22980Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 254 |
| Wenonah Elementary | Record | Waynesboro City Public Schools | Waynesboro, 22980Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 223 |
| Wayne Hills Center | Record | Waynesboro City Public Schools | Waynesboro, 22980Suburb: Small | PK | Other | 185 |
WAYNESBORO HIGH
Waynesboro City Public Schools
Waynesboro, 22980 / Suburb: Small
KATE COLLINS MIDDLE
Waynesboro City Public Schools
Waynesboro, 22980 / Suburb: Small
William Perry Elementary
Waynesboro City Public Schools
Waynesboro, 22980 / Suburb: Small
Westwood Hills Elementary
Waynesboro City Public Schools
Waynesboro, 22980 / Suburb: Small
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
Waynesboro City Public Schools
Waynesboro, 22980 / Suburb: Small
Wenonah Elementary
Waynesboro City Public Schools
Waynesboro, 22980 / Suburb: Small
Wayne Hills Center
Waynesboro City Public Schools
Waynesboro, 22980 / Suburb: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,326
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Waynesboro city, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Waynesboro city, Virginia?
Waynesboro City manages a compact network of 7 public schools serving 3,041 students across one unified district. The infrastructure consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school to support the city's youth. This suburban-focused system provides a streamlined educational path for local families.
What are the major school districts in Waynesboro city, Virginia?
Waynesboro City Public Schools operates as the sole district, overseeing all 3,041 enrolled students. There are currently no charter schools in the city, with 100% of students attending traditional public institutions. This single-district model ensures a consistent curriculum and resource allocation for all residents.
What is the school experience like in Waynesboro city?
Every school in the city is classified as suburban, creating a uniform environment with an average school size of 434 students. Waynesboro High is the largest hub with 905 students, while Berkeley Glenn Elementary offers a more intimate setting with 254 children. The consistent locale means families can expect similar neighborhood feels regardless of their specific school zone.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.