Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Waycross Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waycross Middle School serves the northeast part of Waycross, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 131.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waycross Middle School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waycross Middle 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 Waycross Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1245 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waycross Middle School's ranking?
Waycross Middle School is ranked #1245 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Waycross Middle School often compared to?
Waycross Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ware County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Waycross Middle School?
606 students attend Waycross Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Waycross Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waycross Middle School?
Waycross Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waycross Middle School offer ?
Waycross Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waycross Middle School part of?
Waycross Middle School is part of Ware County School District.
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