Very Good
#92 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 21% of private schools
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School
School · Waycross, GA
A private school in Waycross, GA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3439 KNIGHT AVE, Waycross, GA 31503
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in GA
Test scores
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Where Southside Baptist Church & Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,076/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,042
Median home value
$108,100
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–11 | 3.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School is listed in Waycross, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southside Baptist Church & Christian School
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School is a private school in Waycross, GA, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Baptist Church & Christian School
What grades does Southside Baptist Church & Christian School serve?
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Southside Baptist Church & Christian School?
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Baptist Church & Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Baptist Church & Christian School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southside Baptist Church & Christian School rank in GA?
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School ranks #92 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is Southside Baptist Church & Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southside Baptist Church & Christian School a private school?
Yes, Southside Baptist Church & Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southside Baptist Church & Christian School a religious school?
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ware County
- Phone
- (912) 285-5438
- Area population (ZIP 31503)
- 23,173
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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