For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,286 students in Waverly, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Waverly, TN are Waverly Elementary School, Waverly Jr High School and Waverly Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waverly, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 E. Railroad St
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-2371
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-2371
Gr: PK-3 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E. Railroad St
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-4514
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-4514
Gr: 4-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Waverly Central High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Hwy 70 W
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-3911
Waverly, TN 37185
(931) 296-3911
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waverly, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Waverly, TN include Waverly Elementary School, Waverly Jr High School and Waverly Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Waverly?
3 public schools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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