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6.4avg / 10

Waynesboro Area Sd School District

School District · Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Students: 4,262
Teachers (FTE): 256

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

4,262

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.6:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#254 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,779

$4,361 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

4,262 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Waynesboro Area Sd ranks #254 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Waynesboro Area Sd's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hooverville EL Sch (7.7/10), Mowrey EL Sch (7.6/10), and Fairview EL Sch (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Fairview EL Sch

STAAR proficiency rose +13.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Waynesboro Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Waynesboro Area Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Hooverville EL Sch7.7 / 10
2Mowrey EL Sch7.6 / 10
3Fairview EL Sch7.2 / 10
4Summitview EL Sch6.0 / 10
5Waynesboro Area Senior High School5.0 / 10
6Waynesboro Area MS4.8 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Waynesboro Area Sd

Waynesboro Area Sd is a Waynesboro, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 4,262 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. District-level spending was $13,779 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Waynesboro Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hooverville EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Waynesboro Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 53.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Waynesboro Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency53.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency59.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Waynesboro Area Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Waynesboro
Total Enrollment
4,262
Teachers (FTE)
256
District spending per student
$13,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waynesboro Area Sd?

Waynesboro Area Sd has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Waynesboro Area Sd?

The average composite rating for Waynesboro Area Sd is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Waynesboro Area Sd?

Waynesboro Area Sd's district-level spending was $13,779 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Waynesboro Area Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Waynesboro Area Sd is 16.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Waynesboro Area Sd?

Hooverville EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Waynesboro Area Sd with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Waynesboro Area Sd?

Across schools in Waynesboro Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Waynesboro Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Waynesboro Area Sd has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
53.5%
ELA Proficiency
59.1%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania 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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