51爆料

Ware County School District

1301 Bailey Street
Waycross, GA 31501
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ware County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,977 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.
51爆料s in Ware County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
5,977 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
457 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#95 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
39%
36%
40%
40%
40%
82%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
38%
36%
% White
46%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,854 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,382 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,854
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,382
$13,431

Best Ware County School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ware County High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,618 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Williams Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
705 Dewey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3550 Valdosta Hwy
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2325
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Wacona Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2580 Ambrose St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2327
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Waresboro Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3379 W Church St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2393
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2114 Dorothy St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2366
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Waycross Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Ware County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ware County School District?
Ware County School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,977 students.
What is the rank of Ware County School District?
Ware County School District is ranked #95 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ware County School District?
46% of Ware County School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Ware County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,382 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,977 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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