Very Good
#491 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 22% in state
Ware County High School
High School · Ware County · Waycross, GA
A high school in Waycross, GA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 Victory Dr, Waycross, GA 31503
- Math 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ware County High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ware County High 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,076/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waycross), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waycross Regional Youth Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 4.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Southside Baptist Church & Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ware County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ware County High School is listed in Ware County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ware County High School
Ware County High School is a public high school in Waycross, GA, part of Ware County, serving approximately 1,618 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #491 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ware County High School
What grades does Ware County High School serve?
Ware County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ware County High School?
Ware County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ware County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ware County High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ware County High School rank in GA?
Ware County High School ranks #491 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Ware County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ware County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ware County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ware County High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ware County High School a charter school?
No, Ware County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ware County High School a Title I school?
No, Ware County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ware County High School?
84.1% of students at Ware County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Ware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (912) 287-2351
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- 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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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