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Ruskin Elementary School

Ware County · Ware County · 3550 Valdosta Hwy, Waycross, GA 31503.0

(912)287-2325

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7/10
#459
Rank 459 out of 1,259
Top 36%
English Language Arts6/10 · #595 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #446 · 65th percentile
Science8/10 · #260 · 79th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ruskin Elementary stands out in Waycross with particularly strong science scores that rank well above most Georgia schools — a nice sign that kids here are getting hands-on, engaging instruction beyond the basics. Waycross itself is a close-knit south Georgia city with a small-town feel, where neighbors tend to know each other and community ties run deep. Families looking for a solid neighborhood school with real strengths in science, in a community where schools are genuinely part of the fabric of daily life, will find Ruskin worth a close look.

Student Demographics

180 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
78 (43%)
African American
55 (31%)
Hispanic
33 (18%)
Multiple Races
14 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners19 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged180 (100%)
Students with Disabilities34 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

727
Enrollment
31.67
Teachers (FTE)
23:1
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 Programs1/10 · #1245 · 1st percentile

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