Best Waycross Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,630 students in Waycross, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Waycross, GA is Ware County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waycross, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Waycross have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public high schools.
Waycross, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ware County High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Waycross, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ware County High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,618 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waycross, Georgia

Waycross, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Morton Avenue
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2311
1301 Bailey Street
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 283-8656
1310 Bailey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
950 New Mexico Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waycross, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waycross, GA include Ware County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waycross?
2 public high schools are located in Waycross.
What is the racial composition of students in Waycross?
Waycross public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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