Tussahaw Elementary vs Wacona Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 289 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tussahaw Elementary
McDonough · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
886 students
Wacona Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
885 students
| Measure | Tussahaw Elementary McDonough, Georgia | Wacona Elementary School Waycross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1028 of 1,308 | #526 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #42860 of 50,301 | #27337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 886 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 58% |
| city | McDonough | Waycross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wacona Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 23.2).
- •Wacona Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 26%).
- •Wacona Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •Tussahaw Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 86.4%).
- •Tussahaw Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.2).
- •Tussahaw Elementary is the larger school with 886 students compared with 885.
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 Tussahaw Elementary better than Wacona Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wacona Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 23.2 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 Tussahaw Elementary and Wacona Elementary School?
About 289 km in a straight line, between McDonough and Waycross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tussahaw Elementary: 886. Wacona Elementary School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tussahaw Elementary and Wacona Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Tussahaw Elementary is 1028th of 1,308 and Wacona Elementary School is 526th of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).