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Best Schools in Waycross, GA
Waycross, GA has 24 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 14,084 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Waycross exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waycross, GA
The top high schools in Waycross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierce County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students
2. Charlton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
3. Ware County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1589 Students
4. Brantley County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brantley County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students
5. Clinch County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinch County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waycross, GA
The top middle schools in Waycross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierce County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
2. Brantley County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brantley County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 530 Students
3. Bethune Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlton County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 563 Students
4. Waycross Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students
5. Ware County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students
6. Clinch County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinch County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 290 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waycross, GA
The top elementary schools in Waycross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
2. Hoboken Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brantley County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 541 Students
3. Folkston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 469 Students
4. Blackshear Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 812 Students
5. Ruskin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
6. Waresboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students
7. Memorial Drive Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
8. Williams Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
9. Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
10. Wacona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 937 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waycross, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waycross, GA has a total population of 33,714 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waycross, 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 Waycross, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waycross, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waycross, 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 Waycross, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waycross, GA
How many schools are in Waycross, GA?
Waycross, GA has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 14,084 students in total.
How do schools in Waycross perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Waycross score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Waycross exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waycross?
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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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Waycross
9 of 9 schools in Waycross carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 4C: 5
All 9 public schools we grade in Waycross. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Center Elementary School
- Memorial Drive Elementary School
- Ruskin Elementary School
- Wacona Elementary School
- Waresboro Elementary School
- Williams Heights Elementary School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.