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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

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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