Waycross Middle School

700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 583 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waycross Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Waycross Middle School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
583 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Waycross Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1193 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waycross Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waycross Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waycross Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waycross Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
45%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waycross Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waycross Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Waycross Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waycross Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waycross Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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 #1193 out of 2,204 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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?
583 students attend Waycross Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Waycross Middle School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waycross Middle School?
Waycross Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, 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
What school district is Waycross Middle School part of?
Waycross Middle School is part of Ware County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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