| Index | Waynesboro | Tennessee | National |
| Average Test Scores | 28% | 35% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | n/a | n/a | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 4 | 1,390 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 430 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 189 | 7,963 |

| Index | Waynesboro | Tennessee | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 83.1% | 82.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 79.2% | 79.9% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 40.8% | 53.2% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 23.7% | 32.2% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 18.3% | 25.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 4.3% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 4 public schools, 2 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Waynesboro. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Waynesboro, TN schools is 28%. The average student to teacher ratio is n/a. In Waynesboro, TN, an average of 83.1% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 79.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Collinwood, TN | 1,195 | 25% | 47.2% |
| Clifton, TN | 2,733 | 25% | 49.0% |
| Waynesboro, TN | 2,499 | 28% | 41.3% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Carlisle, KY | 2,499 | 46% | 3.6% |
| Eupora, MS | 2,500 | 46% | 4.7% |
| Brundidge, AL | 2,500 | 41% | 14.6% |
| North Conway, NH | 2,500 | 45% | 7.3% |
| Rineyville, KY | 2,500 | 53% | 10.4% |
| Waynesboro, TN | 2,499 | 28% | 41.3% |