For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,336 students in Waycross, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waycross, GA are Waycross Middle School and Ware County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waycross, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Waycross have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waycross, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waycross Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Ware County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Waycross, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Morton Avenue
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2311
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 Bailey Street
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 283-8656
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 283-8656
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Harrell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1310 Bailey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ware County Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
950 New Mexico Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waycross, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waycross, GA include Waycross Middle School and Ware County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waycross?
3 public middle schools are located in Waycross.
What is the racial composition of students in Waycross?
Waycross public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Waycross are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waycross include: Ware County Middle School vs. Waycross Middle School
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