Ware County High School vs Waycross Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ware County High School
Waycross · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students
Waycross Middle School
Waycross · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
| Measure | Ware County High School Waycross, Georgia | Waycross Middle School Waycross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 431 | #241 of 482 |
| National rank | #8553 of 16,910 | #10283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,633 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 1,633 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 36% |
| city | Waycross | Waycross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ware County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 38.0).
- •Ware County High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Ware County High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Ware County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 90.8%).
- •Waycross Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.2).
- •Ware County High School is the larger school with 1,633 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 Ware County High School better than Waycross Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ware County High School ranks higher (49.4 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 Ware County High School and Waycross Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Waycross and Waycross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ware County High School: 1,633. Waycross Middle School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ware County High School and Waycross Middle School rank in Georgia?
Ware County High School is 122nd of 431 and Waycross Middle School is 241st of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).