Wayne Academy in Waynesboro, TN, is a rural all鈥揵oys private school serving grades 8 through 12 with an enrollment of 10 students.
Founded in 1905, the school offers a nonsectarian program with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 1:1 supported by 7 teaching staff.
The school provides 15 AP courses and has a student population that is 50% students of color, reflecting diversity among its small enrollment.
Annual tuition at Wayne Academy is $25,000, consistent with private secondary education in rural Tennessee.
Wayne Academy ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee private schools for diversity, school history, and resources.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TN School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Wayne Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wayne Academy cost?
Wayne Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Wayne Academy?
Wayne Academy famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
What is Wayne Academy's ranking?
Wayne Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of students of color, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Wayne Academy?
The application deadline for Wayne Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Wayne Academy is Harbart Hills Academy (20.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is General Assembly Academy (21.3 miles away)
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3575 Lonesome Pine Rd
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3098
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3098
20.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students
Hohenwald Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
652 Swan Ave
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3751
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3751
20.6 miles
Gr: 11 | 3 students
General Assembly Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
161 Baker Rd
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-4361
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-4361
21.3 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
Bill Egly Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
11 Valley Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 629-7980
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 629-7980
21.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3575 Lonesome Pine Rd
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3098
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3098
20.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students
Hohenwald Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
652 Swan Ave
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3751
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-3751
20.6 miles
Gr: 11 | 3 students
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Alternative School
151 Schoolhouse Road
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-2325
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-2325
25.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 36 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Freedom Hill Christian School
(Methodist)
4300 Highway 43 N
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 829-2765
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 829-2765
25.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Christ Life Academy
(Baptist)
3911 Pulaski Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-4008
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-4008
26.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3575 Lonesome Pine Rd
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3098
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3098
20.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students
Bill Egly Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
11 Valley Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 629-7980
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 629-7980
21.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
220 Berger St
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6125
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6125
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
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Location
Miles
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General Assembly Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
161 Baker Rd
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-4361
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-4361
21.3 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
220 Berger St
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6125
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-6125
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Freedom Hill Christian School
(Methodist)
4300 Highway 43 N
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 829-2765
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 829-2765
25.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Christ Life Academy
(Baptist)
3911 Pulaski Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-4008
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-4008
26.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Keys Kademy
(Christian)
66 School Dr
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 209-2929
Lobelville, TN 37097
(931) 209-2929
27.8 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 6 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
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444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
8733 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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707 S Main St
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Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3238
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Vocational School
703 South Main St
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(931) 722-5495
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5495
8741.2 miles
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419 South Main St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-7579
8741.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Helton St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
8741.2 miles
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