Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memorial Drive Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Drive Elementary School serves the eastern part of Waycross, GA, covering an area of approximately 121.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Drive Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Memorial Drive Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Drive Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1124 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
36%
36%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Drive Elementary School is ranked #1124 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Memorial Drive Elementary School?
346 students attend Memorial Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Memorial Drive Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Drive Elementary School?
Memorial Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial Drive Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Drive Elementary School part of?
Memorial Drive Elementary School is part of Ware County School District.
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