For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,973 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
5,973 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
440 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
432 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
2,237 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
37%
36%
# White Students
2,859 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
48%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
390 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
319
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
466
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
462
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
431
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
442
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
482
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
416
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
463
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
465
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
438
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
464
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
442
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
376
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
307
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,864 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,391 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,864
$14,266
Spending / Student
$13,391
$13,395
Best Ware County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ware County High School
Magnet 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
| 1,589 students
Rank: #22.
Williams Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Dewey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Wacona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #44.
Ruskin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3550 Valdosta Hwy
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2325
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2325
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Waycross Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
Waresboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3379 W Church St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2393
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2393
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
Ware County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #88.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2580 Ambrose St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2327
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2327
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #99.
Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2114 Dorothy St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2366
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2366
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ware County School District?
Ware County School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,973 students.
What is the rank of Ware County School District?
Ware County School District is ranked #101 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Ware County School District?
48% of Ware County School District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 14:1, 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 $13,391 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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