Ruskin Elementary School vs Ware County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruskin Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Ware County Middle School
Waycross · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
| Measure | Ruskin Elementary School Waycross, Georgia | Ware County Middle School Waycross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1062 of 1,308 | #176 of 482 |
| National rank | #43678 of 50,301 | #8178 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 363 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Waycross | Waycross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ware County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 21.9).
- •Ware County Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Ware County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Ware County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 100%).
- •Ware County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
- •Ware County Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 363.
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 Ruskin Elementary School better than Ware County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ware County Middle School ranks higher (47.6 vs 21.9 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 Ruskin Elementary School and Ware County Middle School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Waycross and Waycross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruskin Elementary School: 363. Ware County Middle School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruskin Elementary School and Ware County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Ruskin Elementary School is 1062nd of 1,308 and Ware County Middle School is 176th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).