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Clara School

40 Clara School Rd, Waynesboro, MS 39367, United States

+1 (601) 735-2065

http://clara.wcsdms.com/

5.4

Overall Rating

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Clara School Overview

About This School

Clara School is a public middle in Waynesboro, Mississippi, serving 418 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 53% in ELA and 54% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 29 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $48,273. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population at Clara School is 88% White, 8% Black, 3% Two or More Races, and 2% Hispanic.

418

Total Students

PK-8

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts53%

Mathematics54%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Wayne County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Clara School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

53%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 34%State Avg: 40%

54%

Mathematics

City Avg: 40%State Avg: 45%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.8:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

Students per Counselor

Clara School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$48,273

City Avg: $48,273

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor:1

Clara School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.11%

Male

46.89%

Female

Total Enrollment: 418 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White87.56%

Hispanic1.67%

Asian0%

Black7.66%

Two or More Races3.11%

Native American0%

Clara School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Clara School

Q: What is Clara School?

A: Clara School is a middle public located in Waynesboro.

Q: How many students attend Clara School?

A: Clara School has approximately 418 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Clara School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Clara School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Clara School - Waynesboro, MS

Quick Facts about Clara School
School Name	Clara School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	40 Clara School Rd, Waynesboro, MS 39367, Waynesboro, MS
County	Wayne County
Phone	+1 (601) 735-2065
Total Students	418
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	5.4/10
ELA Proficiency	53%
Math Proficiency	54%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Clara School

What is Clara School?

Clara School is a middle public located in Waynesboro.

How many students attend Clara School?

Clara School has approximately 418 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clara School is 14:1.

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