Waverly Jr High School

Humphreys County
601 E. Railroad ST
Waverly, TN 37185
443 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Waverly Junior High School, located at 520 E Main St in Waverly, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Humphreys County School System. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic and social development of students in the middle grades. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education while emphasizing community values and student growth.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative updates. Through its commitment to the Humphreys County community, Waverly Junior High aims to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student participation in both classroom learning and school-wide initiatives, ensuring that students are well-equipped to succeed in their future academic endeavors.
443
Total Students
28.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    384 (86.7%)
  • Black
    28 (6.3%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Humphreys County
Phone: (931)296-4514
Website: http://wjhs.hcss.org/
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 96
Grade 5 70
Grade 6 100
Grade 7 101
Grade 8 76
Gender Ratio