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Ware County High School

Ware County · Ware County · 700 Victory Dr, Waycross, GA 31503.0

(912)287-2351

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8/10
#107
Rank 107 out of 384
Top 28%
English Language Arts6/10 · #159 · 60th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #76 · 81st percentile
Science7/10 · #131 · 67th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ware County High School sits in Waycross, a small city in the heart of the Okefenokee Swamp region of southeast Georgia — a tight-knit community where Friday night football matters and most families have deep roots in the area. The school punches above its weight academically, particularly in math, and ranks among the top 30% of high schools statewide, which is a genuine accomplishment for a rural district. Families looking for a solid public school experience in a community-minded, small-town Southern setting will find a lot to appreciate here.

Student Demographics

379 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
177 (47%)
African American
147 (39%)
Hispanic
27 (7%)
Multiple Races
21 (6%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged379 (100%)
Students with Disabilities44 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,192
Enrollment
115.51
Teachers (FTE)
27.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
8.28
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

95.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

10
AP Courses
offered
0.9%
AP Participation
of students
14
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program2 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

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 · #208 · 46th percentile

19 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found