Wacona Elementary School vs Waycross Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.4 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
Waycross Middle School
Waycross · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | Wacona Elementary School Waycross, Georgia | Waycross Middle School Waycross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 1,308 | #241 of 482 |
| National rank | #27337 of 50,301 | #10283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 885 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 36% |
| city | Waycross | Waycross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wacona Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 38.0).
- •Wacona Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 36%).
- •Wacona Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Wacona Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 90.8%).
- •Waycross Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.2).
- •Wacona Elementary School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 606.
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 Waycross Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wacona Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 38.0 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 Waycross Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Waycross and Waycross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wacona Elementary School: 885. Waycross Middle School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wacona Elementary School and Waycross Middle School rank in Georgia?
Wacona Elementary School is 526th of 1,308 and Waycross Middle School is 241st of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).