Very Good
#1177 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 34% in state
Waynesville High School
High School · Wayne Local · Waynesville, OH
A Wayne Local high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
735 Dayton Rd, Waynesville, OH 45068
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waynesville High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 72% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waynesville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average368/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,040
Median home value
$325,000
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
43.3%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Wayne Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waynesville High School is listed in Wayne Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waynesville High School
Waynesville High School is a public high school in Waynesville, OH, part of Wayne Local, serving approximately 441 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,177 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waynesville High School
What grades does Waynesville High School serve?
Waynesville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waynesville High School?
Waynesville High School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waynesville High School rank in OH?
Waynesville High School ranks #1,177 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Waynesville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waynesville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waynesville High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Waynesville High School a charter school?
No, Waynesville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waynesville High School a Title I school?
No, Waynesville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waynesville High School?
19.3% of students at Waynesville High School 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
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (513) 897-2776
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 45068)
- 11,606
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 45068; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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