Best Schools in Waycross, NC
Waycross, NC has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,680 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Waycross don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waycross, NC
The top high schools in Waycross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
2. James Kenan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 784 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waycross, NC
The top middle schools in Waycross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waycross, NC
The top elementary schools in Waycross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 387 Students
2. Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Duplin County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1147 Students
3. Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sampson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 474 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waycross, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waycross, NC has a total population of 206 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waycross, NC
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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waycross, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waycross, NC.
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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waycross, NC
How many schools are in Waycross, NC?
Waycross, NC has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,680 students in total.
How do schools in Waycross perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Waycross score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Waycross don't meet 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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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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