Ware County High School vs Williams Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.4 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
Williams Heights Elementary School
Waycross · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Ware County High School Waycross, Georgia | Williams Heights Elementary School Waycross, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 431 | #443 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #8553 of 16,910 | #23370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,633 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,633 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| city | Waycross | Waycross |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 49.4).
- •Ware County High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Williams Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Williams Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 84.1%).
- •Williams Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Ware County High School is the larger school with 1,633 students compared with 436.
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 Williams Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Williams Heights Elementary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 49.4 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 Williams Heights Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Waycross and Waycross in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ware County High School: 1,633. Williams Heights Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ware County High School and Williams Heights Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Ware County High School is 122nd of 431 and Williams Heights Elementary School is 443rd of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).