Waynesboro City Public Schools

The Waynesboro City Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 117 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.

Within the district, Westwood Hills Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 601 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Westwood Hills consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and reading. In contrast, Wenonah Elementary, despite having some of the highest test scores in the district, is the lowest-ranked school and serves a student population with the highest rate of free/reduced lunch recipients at 88.79%.

The Waynesboro City Public Schools district faces significant challenges, with all schools reporting very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 85.2% to 88.79%. This indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Spending per student varies across the district, from $7,696 at Waynesboro High to $10,880 at Wenonah Elementary, with an average of $8,822 per student. While the district's overall performance is low, the success of Westwood Hills Elementary suggests that there is potential for improvement if the district can effectively address the needs of its economically disadvantaged students.