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Williams Heights Elementary School

705 Dewey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williams Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Williams Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 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)
#860 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Williams Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williams Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williams Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Williams Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Williams Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Williams Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williams Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
51%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williams Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Williams Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Williams Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Williams Heights Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Williams Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williams Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Williams Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Williams Heights Elementary School is ranked #860 out of 2,204 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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
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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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