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Waynesboro Area School District

210 Clayton Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Waynesboro Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,262 students in Waynesboro Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Waynesboro Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,262 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waynesboro Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#372 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
38%
51%
55%
56%
57%
91%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,144 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,607
$23,696
Spending / Student
$14,144
$23,119

Best Waynesboro Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
550 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,436 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hooverville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10829 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Summitview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
840 East Second Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Mowrey Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7891 Tomstown Road
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Waynesboro Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Fairview Ave
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waynesboro Area School District?
Waynesboro Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,262 students.
What is the rank of Waynesboro Area School District?
Waynesboro Area School District is ranked #383 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro Area School District?
83% of Waynesboro Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waynesboro Area School District?
Waynesboro Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Waynesboro Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,144 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,262 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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