Home > Georgia > Ware County
1301 Bailey Street
Waycross, GA 31501
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
:
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (912) 283-8656
Top Rankings
Ware County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,025 students in Ware County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Ware County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
6,025 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
447 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ware County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (GA)
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
415 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
2,229 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
37%
36%
# White Students
2,955 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
49%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
373 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
310
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
474
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
443
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
437
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
487
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
420
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
454
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
464
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
448
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
461
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
466
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
427
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
361
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
373
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,736 is higher than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,276 is less than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,736
$14,328
Spending / Student
$13,276
$13,453
Best Ware County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ware County High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351
Grades: 9-12
| 1,627 students
Rank: #22.
Williams Heights Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
705 Dewey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Wacona Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Grades: PK-5
| 920 students
Rank: #44.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3550 Valdosta Hwy
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2325
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Waycross Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Waresboro Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3379 W Church St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2393
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
Ware County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #88.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2580 Ambrose St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2327
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #99.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2114 Dorothy St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2366
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ware County School District?
Ware County School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,025 students.
What is the rank of Ware County School District?
Ware County School District is ranked #100 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ware County School District?
49% of Ware County School District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ware County School District?
Ware County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Ware County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,276 is less than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024)
- District size: 9 schools
- Grades: PK-12
- Enrollment: 6,025 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in GA)Overall District Rank
: Top 50%Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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