Waverly Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waverly, Tennessee 37185 · Humphreys County
#158 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#14586 of 16,910 nationally
About Waverly Central High School
Waverly Central High School is a public high located in Waverly, in the Humphreys County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 439 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 158th of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (39th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 439.
There are 3 schools in Waverly; Waverly Central High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waverly Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waverly Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waverly Elementary
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
414 students · 6.8 km away
Waverly Jr High School
Waverly · Public middle · Grades 4–8
443 students · 6.8 km away
Lakeview Elementary
New Johnsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
359 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Riverside High School
Decaturville · Public high · Grades 9–12
440 students
B. T. Washington High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 6–12
436 students
Tellico Plains High School
Tellico Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
435 students
East Nashville Magnet High School
Nashville · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
Pigeon Forge High School
Pigeon Forge · Public high · Grades 10–12
448 students
Happy Valley High School
Elizabethton · Public high · Grades 9–12
449 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waverly Central High School a good school?
Waverly Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 24.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #158 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waverly Central High School rank in Tennessee?
Waverly Central High School ranks #158 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #14586 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waverly Central High School?
Waverly Central High School had 439 students in 2025.
Is Waverly Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Waverly Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waverly Central High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Waverly Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.