Waresboro Elementary School

Waresboro Elementary School serves 420 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Waycross, Georgia. It earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — ranking 51st among 2,268 public schools statewide. That places Waresboro in the top 2% of all Georgia public schools, a mark that holds up against schools across every region of the state.

Academic performance scores 8.8 out of 10, and growth — how much students advance year over year — reaches 9.1, the strongest of Waresboro's three rating dimensions. That growth score matters: it reflects what's happening inside classrooms, independent of where students start. A student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1 supports that outcome, keeping class sizes compact for a school at this enrollment.

Within Waycross, Waresboro ranks second among nine public schools. Statewide, it places 43rd of 1,301 elementary schools — a result earned against peers in major metro districts and rural counties alike. For families comparing elementary options in the Waycross area, Waresboro's performance data makes a clear case.

The growth score in particular signals a school where students don't just enter with advantages — they make measurable gains regardless of starting point.

Located in a rural area, Waresboro Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.