Best Schools in Waco, TN
Waco, TN has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,170 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Waco exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waco, TN
The top high schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giles County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 646 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waco, TN
The top elementary schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giles County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waco, TN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waco, TN has a total population of 365 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waco, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waco, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waco, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waco, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Waco, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waco, TN
How many schools are in Waco, TN?
Waco, TN has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,170 students in total.
How do schools in Waco perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Waco score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Waco exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waco?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 36%
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