gradeB
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeB
Diversity
gradeB+
Teachers
gradeA minus
College Prep
gradeB
Clubs & Activities
gradeB+
Administration
gradeB minus
Sports
gradeB+
Food
gradeC+
Resources & Facilities
gradeB+
Ware County Schools is an above average, public school district located in WAYCROSS, GA. It has 5,973 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 33% of students are at least proficient in math and 36% in reading.
About
About Ware County Schools...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- Georgia
- Waycross
Ware County Schools Rankings
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Elementary Schools in Ware County Schools
- gradeB+Williams Heights Elementary SchoolRating 4 out of 5 1 review
- gradeBRuskin Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
- gradeBWacona Elementary School
- gradeBWaresboro Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review
- gradeBMemorial Drive Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
36%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
33%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
90%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1140
161
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
23
34
responses
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Popular Colleges
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Georgia Southern University
196 Students
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Valdosta State University
195 Students
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University of Georgia
189 Students
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Mercer University
143 Students
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Georgia State University
127 Students
gradeC+
South Georgia State College
95 Students
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Emory University
91 Students
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Columbus State University
77 Students
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72 Students
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Savannah State University
69 Students
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More About Ware County Schools Academics
Students
Diversity
gradeB+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
5,973
Free or Reduced Lunch
This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.
90.1%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$55,578
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.4%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$12,413/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
Instruction
62%
Support Services
33%
Other
5%
Living in the Area
Waycross
gradeB
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
gradeA minus
Good for Families
gradeB
Housing
gradeB minus
Median Household Income
$36,818
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$766
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$78,300
National
$281,900
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Ware County Schools Reviews
Rating 4.31 out of 5 26 reviews
Rating 3 out of 5
To begin with academic wise this school is good but in Diversity it lacks so much of it specially when it comes to Recognition.As a Hispanic that recently graduated from this school I feel this school needs to take diversity and embrace it within their students.More over I ran track sense I was in middle school and I loved it because that was a place I felt I fit in, but in High School the Head Coach does NOT coach at all and does not show any type of motivation for the athlete.When I was surrounded with this type of attitude I felt that I was not part of a team anymore to the point I didn’t even want to run track anymore.This was very heartbreaking to me because I always wanted to continue running when I went to college but this made me completely change my mind and decline many College offers that in my mind thought were a honor to receive.In all I hope the years to come this Coach (to which I will not mention) properly changes her ways for all these amazing girls that work so hard.
- Senior
- 5 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Attending school in Ware County was enjoyable. When I was a student, I was involved in BETA club, NHS, basketball, and soccer. I loved it, and so did my peers. I had access to a lot of resources, as did all students. Working as a paraprofessional in Ware County for three years has been motivating. I gained a lot of experience from it, and it helped me decide to further my college degree in education. I personally did not have any bad experiences. Teachers and staff are career driven and their to teach their students.
- Works Here
- 7 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Great teachers that have made it their mission to make sure your future is bright. Great sport teams and band. Coaches take time to instill values in the athletes. The administration is always available for any concerns. Counseling staff stays with you from your freshman year to your senior year to make sure that you are on track to have the needed tools to graduate.
- Senior
- 7 months ago