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Williams Heights Elementary School

705 Dewey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Williams Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Williams Heights Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Williams Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Heights Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#678 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
45-49%
39%
43%
40%
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
51%
36%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Williams Heights Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Williams Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Williams Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wacona Elementary School, Ruskin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Williams Heights Elementary School?
436 students attend Williams Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Williams Heights Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Heights Elementary School?
Williams Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Williams Heights Elementary School offer ?
Williams Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Heights Elementary School part of?
Williams Heights Elementary School is part of Ware County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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