Bacon Elementary School vs Wayne County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacon Elementary School
Jesup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
Wayne County High School
Jesup · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,576 students
| Measure | Bacon Elementary School Jesup, Georgia | Wayne County High School Jesup, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 1,308 | #265 of 431 |
| National rank | #36297 of 50,301 | #13798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 690 | 1,576 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 1,576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Jesup | Jesup |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bacon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 27.9).
- •Bacon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Bacon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Wayne County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 100%).
- •Bacon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.4).
- •Wayne County High School is the larger school with 1,576 students compared with 690.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bacon Elementary School better than Wayne County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bacon Elementary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 27.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bacon Elementary School and Wayne County High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jesup and Jesup in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bacon Elementary School: 690. Wayne County High School: 1,576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bacon Elementary School and Wayne County High School rank in Georgia?
Bacon Elementary School is 772nd of 1,308 and Wayne County High School is 265th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).