Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Waynesboro Riverview School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

327^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 15% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Waynesboro Riverview Ele School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Waynesboro, Mississippi, with 458 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.9. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and declining performance compared to other schools in the Wayne County School District.

Waynesboro Riverview Ele School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.9% in 2022-2023 to 23.9% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 26.7% to 53%, compared to the state average of 46.7% to 55.9%, and in Mathematics, ranging from 7.2% to 50%, compared to the state average of 47.5% to 56.6%. Additionally, 100% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools in the Wayne County School District, such as Buckatunna Elementary School, Clara Elementary School, and Wayne Central Elementary School, Waynesboro Riverview Ele School's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and higher SchoolDigger rankings. The school's performance has also been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 266 out of 381 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 327 out of 383 in 2024-2025.

491

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,651

Per pupil spending ?

99.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367-2999

(601) 735-3159

District: Wayne County School District

Students who attend Waynesboro Riverview School usually attend:

High:

Wayne County High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.3%

Hispanic:

10.0%

White:

4.5%

See top rated Mississippi elementary schools

Compare Waynesboro Riverview School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 19th percentile in 2019 → 15th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (33% vs 51% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!Science scores 29 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg41%

Mississippi avg51%

Elementary school

327^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 15%▼ down 4 pts since 2019

From bottom 19% (2019) to bottom 15% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Mississippi Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

172^nd of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 26 pts since 2015

From bottom 9% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Mississippi Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5Elementary Schools in the Wayne County School District

78^th of 130Wayne County School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	21.0	327 of 383	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.0	311 of 390	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.8	309 of 377	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.6	327 of 382	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.7	266 of 381	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.9	322 of 397	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	34.5	172 of 266	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.0	193 of 264	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.6	141 of 243	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.3	136 of 257	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.8	156 of 257	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	14.8	224 of 264	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.3	206 of 252	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	13.3	242 of 272	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	23.3	203 of 260	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	14.4	242 of 266	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	8.7	253 of 264	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	18.9	229 of 269	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	22.6	222 of 270	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	45.6	162 of 264	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.6	148 of 255	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.7	115 of 247	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.2	130 of 244	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts36%-11 vs state

Science31%-29 vs state

Mathematics31%-21 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Waynesboro Riverview School and help other families decide.

Rate Waynesboro Riverview School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Waynesboro Riverview School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAAP Mathematics (2025)						MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Waynesboro Riverview School	Public	PK, KG-8	155 Wayne Street	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-3159	491	31	15.8	99.4%	22 (4.5%)	414 (84.3%)	49 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	21	327^th of 383 public elementary schools	14.6%		24	311^th of 390 public elementary schools	20.3%	16	53.0	26.7	29.4	32.5	37.5	36.5	40.9	48.9	9.8	7.2	50.0	30.8	17.7	44.2	$10,651
Wayne Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	1022 Azalea Drive	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-2205	459	31	14.8	99.3%	57 (12.4%)	373 (81.3%)	13 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	15.1	346^th of 383 public elementary schools	9.7%		16.5	340^th of 390 public elementary schools	12.8%	6	31.1	37.8	25.7	30.7	19.3	42.5	27.2	45.9	2.9	10.3	25.8	36.2	25.7	61.7	$10,938
Clara School	Public	PK, KG-8	40 Clara School Rd	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-2065	418	29	14.1	99.3%	366 (87.6%)	32 (7.7%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	69.3	112^th of 383 public elementary schools	70.8%		66.1	132^nd of 390 public elementary schools	66.2%	20	66.7	52.0	62.8	39.5	59.4	49.0	63.8	66.0	58.2	57.9	83.8	49.0	79.0	58.8	$11,169
Beat Four School	Public	PK, KG-8	5090 Highway 84 West	Waynesboro	39367	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 735-2124	416	28	14.8	99.3%	218 (52.4%)	154 (37.0%)	10 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.9%)	27.1	291^st of 383 public elementary schools	24.0%		25.1	305^th of 390 public elementary schools	21.8%	14	64.7	39.1	27.3	19.6	25.0	26.4	47.1	52.1	21.3	25.5	41.6	18.4	36.4	29.0	$11,696
Buckatunna School	Public	PK, KG-8	11 Buckatunna Mt. Zion Rd.	Buckatunna	39322	Wayne County	Wayne County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 648-2501	418	26	16.3	99.3%	161 (38.5%)	237 (56.7%)	14 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	38.1	244^th of 383 public elementary schools	36.3%		42.7	228^th of 390 public elementary schools	41.5%	16	25.5	38.9	55.8	34.3	27.5	40.0	30.4	50.0	39.6	45.7	60.0	50.0	72.1	55.0	$10,986

Frequently Asked Questions about Waynesboro Riverview School

What schools do graduates of Waynesboro Riverview School attend?

Students who attend Waynesboro Riverview School usually go on to attend:

High : Wayne County High School

What is the racial makeup of Waynesboro Riverview School?

Students at Waynesboro Riverview School are 84% African American, 10% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Waynesboro Riverview School a good school?

Waynesboro Riverview School ranks in the bottom 14.6% of Mississippi elementary schools.

How many students attend Waynesboro Riverview School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 491 students attended Waynesboro Riverview School.

What district is Waynesboro Riverview School in?

Wayne County School District

Rate Waynesboro Riverview School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MSMississippi Elementary School Rankings

MSMississippi District Rankings

Schools in Waynesboro, MS

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Waynesboro Riverview School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.