Georgiaโ€บWare Countyโ€บWaycross

Best Schools in Waycross, Georgia

Compare 10 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

10
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
5,927
Total Students
Across Waycross
11.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
10 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score34%
ELA Assessment Score36%
๐ŸŽฏ Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
๐Ÿ’ก Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • โœ“0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • โœ“Largest student enrollment is 1,633 students at Ware County High School.
  • โœ“Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
๐Ÿ† Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Ware County High School
publichighGrade 9-12
700 Victory Dr, Waycross, GA 31503
5.2
Rating
Students
1,633
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
55%
Williams Heights Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
705 Dewey St, Waycross, GA 31501
4
Rating
Students
436
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
36%
Wacona Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3101 State St, Waycross, GA 31503
3.8
Rating
Students
885
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
36%
Ruskin Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3550 Valdosta Hwy, Waycross, GA 31503
3.7
Rating
Students
363
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Waresboro Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3379 W Church St, Waycross, GA 31503
3.2
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
34%
Waycross Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
700 Central Ave, Waycross, GA 31501
3.2
Rating
Students
606
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
29%
Ware County Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2301 Cherokee St, Waycross, GA 31503
3.1
Rating
Students
752
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
27%
Memorial Drive Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2580 Ambrose St, Waycross, GA 31503
3
Rating
Students
346
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Center Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2114 Dorothy St, Waycross, GA 31501
2.8
Rating
Students
470
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
22%
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
publichighGrade 5-12
3275 Harris Rd, Waycross, GA 31503
0
Rating
Students
7
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Waycross

Waycross, Georgia is home to 10 schools serving over 5,927 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology โ†’
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waycross, Georgia?

There are 10 schools in Waycross, serving 5,927 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Waycross?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Waycross include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Waycross?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Waycross is 11.7:1.