| Document And Entity Information | Dec. 18, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 18, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WORTHINGTON ENTERPRISES, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000108516 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-08399 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OH |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 31-1189815 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 200 West Old Wilson Bridge Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Columbus |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 43085 |
| City Area Code | (614) |
| Local Phone Number | 438-3210 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares, Without Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | WOR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
