Ware County High School vs. Pierce County High School
Should I attend Ware County High School or Pierce County High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Pierce County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,627 students in grades 9-12, Ware County High School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,034 students in grades 9-12, Pierce County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,627 students
1,034 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#342 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
60%
Graduation Rate
90%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
466
300
Grade 10 Students
427
275
Grade 11 Students
361
233
Grade 12 Students
373
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
35%
8%
% White
51%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
