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Best Waycross ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,371 students in Waycross, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waycross, GA are Williams Heights Elementary School, Ruskin Elementary School and Wacona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waycross, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waycross have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Waycross, GA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
705 Dewey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3550 Valdosta Hwy
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2325
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Wacona Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2580 Ambrose St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2327
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Waresboro Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3379 W Church St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2393
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2114 Dorothy St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2366
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Waycross Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Ware County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Waycross, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Daffodil Center (Closed 2010)
701 Morton Avenue
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2311
Daffodil Center Facility (Closed 2009)
1301 Bailey Street
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 283-8656
Harrell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1310 Bailey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Ware County Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
950 New Mexico Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waycross, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waycross, GA include Williams Heights Elementary School, Ruskin Elementary School and Wacona Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waycross?
9 public elementary schools are located in Waycross.
What is the racial composition of students in Waycross?
Waycross public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Waycross are often viewed compared to one another?

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