For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 917 students in Waynesboro, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Waynesboro, VA is Waynesboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Waynesboro, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waynesboro High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waynesboro, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesboro High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 West Main St
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4616
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-4616
Gr: 9-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Waynesboro, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1930 Rosser Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7630
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waynesboro, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waynesboro, VA include Waynesboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waynesboro?
1 public high schools are located in Waynesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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