Wacona Elementary School vs Ware County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.2 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 Middle School
Waycross · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
| Measure | Wacona Elementary School Waycross, Georgia | Ware County Middle School Waycross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 1,308 | #176 of 482 |
| National rank | #27337 of 50,301 | #8178 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 885 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Waycross | Waycross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.8 vs 47.6).
- •Wacona Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Wacona Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 48%).
- •Ware County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 86.4%).
- •Ware County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 19.2).
- •Wacona Elementary School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 752.
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 Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Wacona Elementary School and Ware County Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Waycross and Waycross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wacona Elementary School: 885. Ware County Middle School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wacona Elementary School and Ware County Middle School rank in Georgia?
Wacona Elementary School is 526th of 1,308 and Ware County Middle School is 176th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).