Ware County High School

700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,589 students in grades 9-12, Ware County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ware County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ware County High School's student population of 1,589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,589 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ware County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ware County High School is 0.62, 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)
#448 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ware County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ware County High 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.
48%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ware County High 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.
62%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ware County High 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ware County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ware County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ware County High 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
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ware County High 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 Ware County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Ware County High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ware County High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ware County High 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)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ware County High 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 District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ware County High School's ranking?
Ware County High School is ranked #448 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ware County High School often compared to?
Ware County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierce County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ware County High School?
The graduation rate of Ware County High School is 86%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ware County High School?
1,589 students attend Ware County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ware County High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ware County High School?
Ware County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ware County High School offer ?
Ware County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ware County High School part of?
Ware County High School is part of Ware County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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