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Wayne Academy

Alternative school · Grades 7–12

Waynesboro, TN

942 Andrew Jackson Dr, Waynesboro, TN 38485

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • An independent school in Waynesboro

Wayne Academy is an independent private school in Waynesboro, Tennessee, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 72 students and around 9 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 167% since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 226 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
72
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
226 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 73% of independent high schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 15 independent high schools in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    27’11–1264’13–1464’15–1612’17–1872’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    74
    87
    921
    1018
    1114
    128

    Student body

    Black49%
    White46%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races3%

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Wayne Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Wayne Academy

    What grades does Wayne Academy serve?

    Wayne Academy serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Wayne Academy?

    About 72 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Wayne Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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