Best Schools in Waco, GA
Waco, GA has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,794 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Waco exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waco, GA
The top high schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bremen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bremen City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
2. Haralson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haralson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 945 Students
3. Bowdon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
4. Mt. Zion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 470 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waco, GA
The top middle schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bremen Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bremen City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
2. Haralson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haralson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
3. Bowdon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 282 Students
4. Mt. Zion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 336 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waco, GA
The top elementary schools in Waco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bremen City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 337 Students
2. Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bremen City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 760 Students
3. Bowdon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 686 Students
4. West Haralson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haralson County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 383 Students
5. Mount Zion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 695 Students
6. Tallapoosa Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haralson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waco, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waco, GA has a total population of 3,167 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waco, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waco, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waco, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waco, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Waco, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waco, GA
How many schools are in Waco, GA?
Waco, GA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,794 students in total.
How do schools in Waco perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Waco score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Waco exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waco?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 40%
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