Wacona Elementary School vs Ware County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wacona Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
885 students
Ware County High School
Waycross · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students
| Measure | Wacona Elementary School Waycross, Georgia | Ware County High School Waycross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 1,308 | #122 of 431 |
| National rank | #27337 of 50,301 | #8553 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 885 | 1,633 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 1,633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 54% |
| city | Waycross | Waycross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ware County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 46.8).
- •Wacona Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Ware County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 86.4%).
- •Ware County High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.2).
- •Ware County High School is the larger school with 1,633 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 Wacona Elementary School better than Ware County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ware County High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 46.8 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 Wacona Elementary School and Ware County High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Waycross and Waycross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wacona Elementary School: 885. Ware County High School: 1,633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wacona Elementary School and Ware County High School rank in Georgia?
Wacona Elementary School is 526th of 1,308 and Ware County High School is 122nd of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).