C
Below Average
57/100

Waynesboro Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 407 South Main ST, Waynesboro, TN 38485
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 22% · Math 8% proficient · 31st percentile in Tennessee
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
285
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%31/100reading 44th percentile, math 18th percentile among Tennessee middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−7 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−17 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%8%reading -10 pts, math -27 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income5%5%reading -8 pts, math -8 pts18th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 407 South Main ST
City Waynesboro
ZIP Code 38485
District 4704440
NCES School ID 470444001776
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38485

Understanding the community around Waynesboro Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,104
Per Capita Income $29,359
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%
High School or Higher 82.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $122,700
Median Rent $599
Owner-Occupied 75.6%
Renter-Occupied 24.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Waynesboro Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.0%
Hispanic/Latino 4.2%
Two or More Races 1.8%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 285
Teachers (FTE) 19.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Waynesboro Middle School?
Waynesboro Middle School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Waynesboro Middle School?
Waynesboro Middle School has 285 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Waynesboro Middle School serve?
Waynesboro Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Waynesboro Middle School receive per student?
Waynesboro Middle School receives $12,698 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Waynesboro Middle School in 38485 ▼
Avg Home Value
$175,229
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+7.4%
% Renters
24.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026