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#1599 of 2,221 schools in MO
Waynesville Sr. High
High School · Waynesville R-vi · Waynesville, MO
A Waynesville R-vi high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 G W LN, Waynesville, MO 65583
- Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waynesville Sr. High score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waynesville Sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waynesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,763
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranatha Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waynesville R-vi
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waynesville Sr. High is listed in WAYNESVILLE R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waynesville Sr. High
Waynesville Sr. High is a public high school in Waynesville, MO, part of Waynesville R-vi, serving approximately 1,693 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,599 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waynesville Sr. High
What grades does Waynesville Sr. High serve?
Waynesville Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waynesville Sr. High?
Waynesville Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 1,693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Sr. High is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waynesville Sr. High rank in MO?
Waynesville Sr. High ranks #1,599 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Waynesville Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Waynesville Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waynesville Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waynesville Sr. High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waynesville Sr. High a charter school?
No, Waynesville Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waynesville Sr. High a Title I school?
No, Waynesville Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waynesville Sr. High?
34.8% of students at Waynesville Sr. High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (573) 842-2400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 65583)
- 14,462
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65583; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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