For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 827 students in Waverly, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, TN are Waverly Elementary School and Waverly Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waverly, TN (2025)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, TN include Waverly Elementary School and Waverly Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waverly?
2 public elementary schools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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