For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 269 students in Waynesboro, MS (there are , serving 2,559 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
草榴社区 Schools in Waynesboro, MS (2026)
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Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This Town (Waynesboro)
This State (MS)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
269 Students
55,084 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
19%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,457 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
223 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
83%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
16%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Waynesboro, MS?
1 private schools are located in Waynesboro, MS.
What percentage of students in Waynesboro go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
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