For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,638 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 55% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Waycross have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Waycross, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ware County High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waycross, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ware County High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351
Grades: 9-12
| 1,627 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Grades: 7-10
| 11 students
Waycross, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Morton Avenue
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2311
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 Bailey Street
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 283-8656
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 283-8656
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Harrell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1310 Bailey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ware County Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
950 New Mexico Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, GA?
2 public high schools are located in Waycross, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Waycross, GA?
Waycross, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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