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Waycross Middle School

Ware County · Ware County · 700 Central Ave, Waycross, GA 31501.0

(912)287-2333

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6/10
#190
Rank 190 out of 462
Top 41%
English Language Arts4/10 · #287 · 38th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #124 · 73rd percentile
Science7/10 · #127 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Waycross Middle School sits in the heart of South Georgia's Okefenokee country, where the pace is slower and the community ties run deep — and its math and science scores stand out as a real strength for a mid-sized rural school. Families looking for a school with solid STEM foundations in a tight-knit setting will find a lot to like here, especially given Waycross's affordable cost of living and its genuine small-city character. It's a good fit for families who value community over competition and want their kids to build strong quantitative skills before high school.

Student Demographics

584 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
282 (48%)
White
215 (37%)
Hispanic
42 (7%)
Multiple Races
37 (6%)
Other
8 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged584 (100%)
Students with Disabilities107 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,199
Enrollment
47.77
Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.21
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 Programs7/10 · #156 · 65th percentile

22 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found