Memorial Drive Elementary School vs Waycross Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
Waycross Middle School
Waycross · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | Memorial Drive Elementary School Waycross, Georgia | Waycross Middle School Waycross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 1,308 | #241 of 482 |
| National rank | #32132 of 50,301 | #10283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 346 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Waycross | Waycross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Drive Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 38.0).
- •Memorial Drive Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Waycross Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Waycross Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 100%).
- •Memorial Drive Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
- •Waycross Middle School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 346.
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 Memorial Drive Elementary School better than Waycross Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Drive Elementary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 38.0 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 Memorial Drive Elementary School and Waycross Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Waycross and Waycross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Drive Elementary School: 346. Waycross Middle School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Drive Elementary School and Waycross Middle School rank in Georgia?
Memorial Drive Elementary School is 650th of 1,308 and Waycross Middle School is 241st of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).