Waynesboro City Public Schools

The Waynesboro City Public Schools district in Virginia consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools in the district, Westwood Hills Elementary and Berkeley Glenn Elementary outperformed the district and state averages in most subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. These two schools also have the best student-teacher ratios among the elementary schools. In contrast, Waynesboro High School and Kate Collins Middle School ranked the lowest in the district, with high free/reduced lunch rates and mixed academic performance.

The data also reveals significant variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, suggesting potential differences in resource allocation and teaching support. The high free/reduced lunch rates, exceeding 85% at all schools, indicate a significant socioeconomic challenge facing the district. Overall, the Waynesboro City Public Schools district appears to be underperforming, with all schools ranked in the bottom half of their respective state rankings, highlighting the need for a comprehensive review and targeted strategies to address the challenges faced by the schools and students.