Thomas County Central High School vs Ware County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas County Central High School
Thomasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students
Ware County High School
Waycross · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students
| Measure | Thomas County Central High School Thomasville, Georgia | Ware County High School Waycross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 431 | #122 of 431 |
| National rank | #12099 of 16,910 | #8553 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,633 | 1,633 |
| Enrollment | 1,633 | 1,633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 54% |
| city | Thomasville | Waycross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ware County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 35.5).
- •Ware County High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Ware County High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Ware County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Ware County High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
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 Thomas County Central High School better than Ware County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ware County High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 35.5 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 Thomas County Central High School and Ware County High School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Thomasville and Waycross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas County Central High School: 1,633. Ware County High School: 1,633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas County Central High School and Ware County High School rank in Georgia?
Thomas County Central High School is 209th of 431 and Ware County High School is 122nd of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).