Ware County School District
School District · Waycross, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,387
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,387
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#57 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,387
+$1,259 vs Georgia median
District size
5,977 students
Larger than Georgia median
About Ware County
Ware County is a Waycross, Georgia school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,977 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $15,387 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Ware County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ruskin Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Ware County students show an average math proficiency of 37.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ware County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ware County with test data.
Schools in Ware County
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Waycross
- Total Enrollment
- 5,977
- Teachers (FTE)
- 474
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ware County?
Ware County has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ware County?
The average composite rating for Ware County is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ware County?
Ware County spends $15,387 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ware County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ware County is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ware County?
Ruskin Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ware County with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Ware County?
Across schools in Ware County with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ware County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Ware County has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Ware County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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