Best Schools in Waterloo, GA
Waterloo, GA has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,508 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Waterloo don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterloo, GA
The top high schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irwin County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irwin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 480 Students
2. Tift County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tift County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2273 Students
3. Turner County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turner County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterloo, GA
The top middle schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eighth Street Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tift County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. Irwin County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irwin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
3. Turner County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turner County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 242 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterloo, GA
The top elementary schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Len Lastinger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tift County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
2. Irwin County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irwin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 753 Students
3. Turner County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turner County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterloo, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterloo, GA has a total population of 447 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterloo, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterloo, GA
How many schools are in Waterloo, GA?
Waterloo, GA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,508 students in total.
How do schools in Waterloo perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Waterloo score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Waterloo don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterloo?
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: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations