Ware County Schools - Georgia (2024)

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  2. Diversity

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  3. Teachers

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  4. College Prep

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  5. Clubs & Activities

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  6. Administration

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  7. Sports

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  8. Food

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  9. Resources & Facilities

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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.

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(912) 283-8656

1301 BAILEY ST
WAYCROSS, GA 31501

About Ware County Schools...

  • AP Offered
  • Gifted Prog. Offered
  • Georgia
  • Waycross

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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

  • gradeB

    72 Students

  • gradeC+

    Savannah State University

    69 Students

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Students

Diversity

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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

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

  1. Cost of Living

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  2. Good for Families

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  3. Housing

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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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