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Center Elementary School

Ware County · Ware County · 2114 Dorothy St, Waycross, GA 31501.0

(912)287-2366

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5/10
#643
Rank 643 out of 1,259
Top 51%
English Language Arts6/10 · #574 · 54th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #702 · 44th percentile
Science5/10 · #672 · 45th percentile

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School Overview

Center Elementary sits in Waycross, a mid-sized south Georgia city with deep railroad history and a tight-knit community feel — the kind of place where neighbors know each other and school involvement runs high. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with slightly stronger English scores and competitive math and science for the area. Families rooted in the Waycross community who value a neighborhood school atmosphere with solid foundational academics will feel at home here.

Student Demographics

225 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
126 (56%)
White
60 (27%)
Hispanic
20 (9%)
Multiple Races
16 (7%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged225 (100%)
Students with Disabilities51 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

938
Enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
27.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #679 · 47th percentile

20 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found