Middle Schools in Wayne County

The middle schools in Wayne County, Tennessee consist of two schools: Waynesboro Middle School and Collinwood Middle School. While both schools serve similar student demographics, the data reveals that Collinwood Middle School is the standout performer, consistently outpacing Waynesboro Middle School across a variety of academic measures.

Collinwood Middle School outperforms Waynesboro Middle School in mathematics and English language arts proficiency, with 19.6% and 27.8% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to 11% and 17.4% at Waynesboro Middle School. Collinwood Middle School also ranks higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a 2-star rating compared to Waynesboro's 1-star rating. Additionally, Collinwood Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.9, compared to 16.1 at Waynesboro Middle School.

The significant performance gap between the two schools suggests that factors beyond just demographics and funding may be contributing to the differences in academic outcomes. Further investigation into the practices and strategies employed at Collinwood Middle School could provide valuable insights to help improve student performance at both schools and ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all students in Wayne County.