Best Waycross Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,640 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 43% 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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).