Ware County Middle School
Ware County Middle School serves 794 students in grades 6-8.
Ware County Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Ware County Middle School's student population of 794 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 794 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ware County Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ware County Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #935 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 26% | 37% |
| White | 63% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ware County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ware County Middle School is Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wacona Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waycross Wacona Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 988 students10
1.1 miles
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362 1.1 PK-5 988 - Waycross Center Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 555 students10
1.6 miles
2114 Dorothy St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2366 1.6 K-5 555 - Waycross Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center Alternative School Grades: 7-9 | 5 students
1.8 miles
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680 1.8 7-9 5 - Waycross Ware County High School Math: 47% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,548 student10
1.9 miles
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351 1.9 9-12 1,548 - Waycross Williams Heights Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 456 students10
2.8 miles
705 Dewey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399 2.8 K-5 456
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