Waynesville R-vi School District
School District · Waynesville, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,863
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,863
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Waynesville R-vi?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waynesville R-vi as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wood Elem.
Ft. Leonard Wood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thayer Elem.
Ft. Leonard Wood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Partridge Elem.
Ft. Leonard Wood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#125 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,863
$664 vs Missouri median
District size
6,091 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Waynesville R-vi ranks #125 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Waynesville R-vi's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wood Elem. (9.3/10), Thayer Elem. (8.9/10), and Partridge Elem. (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 35% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Waynesville R-vi schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Waynesville R-vi
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wood Elem. | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Thayer Elem. | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Partridge Elem. | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Freedom Elem. | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Waynesville East Elem. | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Waynesville Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | 6th Grade Center | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Waynesville Sr. High | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waynesville R-vi
Waynesville R-vi is a Waynesville, Missouri school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,091 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $11,863 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Waynesville R-vi is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wood Elem., which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Waynesville R-vi students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Waynesville R-vi, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waynesville R-vi with test data.
Schools in Waynesville R-vi
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Waynesville
- Total Enrollment
- 6,091
- Teachers (FTE)
- 405
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waynesville R-vi?
Waynesville R-vi has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Waynesville R-vi?
The average composite rating for Waynesville R-vi is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Waynesville R-vi?
Waynesville R-vi spends $11,863 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waynesville R-vi?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waynesville R-vi is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waynesville R-vi?
Wood Elem. is the highest-rated school in Waynesville R-vi with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Waynesville R-vi?
Across schools in Waynesville R-vi with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Waynesville R-vi compare to other districts in Missouri?
Waynesville R-vi has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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