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Schools in Waynesville · Wayne Local School District

Waynesville’s public schools outscore 95% of Ohio districts

On the state math tests, 83% of Waynesville’s students scored proficient, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Waynesville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#35of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
85%
▲ 26 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
83%
▲ 31 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.8K
▼ 23% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.9
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
1,576 students on the public path
In brief

Waynesville’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 85% and math 83% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,826 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Waynesville Middle School, then Waynesville High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Waynesville’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A+: better than 95% of Ohio school districts, #35 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 95%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1416)Better than 96%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 844 test results and a graduating class of 109 could put Waynesville anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Waynesville’s students in the tested grades sat them (848 in math, 840 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Waynesville, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Waynesville Elementary SchoolWayne Local School DistrictA−
6–8Waynesville Middle SchoolWayne Local School DistrictA
9–12Waynesville High SchoolWayne Local School DistrictA−

Waynesville’s public schools are run by Wayne Local School District, which also serves Corwin and Wayne. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Wayne Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,576 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 17.9 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$12,826OH $16,610 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading85%
State average 59.5% · 840 students tested
Math83%
State average 52.2% · 848 students tested

Waynesville vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Waynesville’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WaynesvilleA+Wayne Local
Corwin—Wayne Local

Every school in Waynesville

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Waynesvillein other towns
Waynesville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A−
749 students18:1Rate it →
Waynesville Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
379 students23:1Rate it →
Waynesville High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
448 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Waynesville’s schools

Are Waynesville’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Waynesville children attend outscore 95% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #35 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Waynesville in?

Wayne Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,576 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Waynesville kids go to high school?

Waynesville High School, with 448 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Waynesville’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Wayne Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Waynesville spend per student?

$12,826 in Wayne Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.