Waverly Central High School is a senior high school in Waverly, Tennessee, United States. It is managed as part of the Humphreys County School System. The school educates in grades 9–12. For the school year 2019–20, the student population stood at 557. The principal is Kenneth Crowell.
Serving 459 students in grades 9-12, Waverly Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waverly Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Waverly Central High School's student population of 459 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Waverly Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waverly Central High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1130 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
5%
21%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wavo The Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly Central High School's ranking?
Waverly Central High School is ranked #1130 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waverly Central High School?
The graduation rate of Waverly Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waverly Central High School?
459 students attend Waverly Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Waverly Central High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waverly Central High School?
Waverly Central High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waverly Central High School offer ?
Waverly Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waverly Central High School part of?
Waverly Central High School is part of Humphreys County School District.
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