Schools in Ware County, Georgia (2025)
9 schools · 5,920 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 470.
Ware County, in Georgia, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,920 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 9 public.
The median Enrollment across Ware County's schools is 470, below the Georgia median of 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
9 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Williams Heights Elementary School (52.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Ware County High School (49.4, lower 50% of high schools nationally), and Ware County Middle School (47.6, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Ware County High School (1,633 students), Wacona Elementary School (885 students), Ware County Middle School (752 students).
Ranked schools in Ware County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Georgia.
- 153Williams Heights Elementary SchoolWaycross · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 249Ware County High SchoolWaycross · Public High54% Math proficiency · 1,633 students
- 348Ware County Middle SchoolWaycross · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 752 students
- 447Wacona Elementary SchoolWaycross · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 885 students
- 542Waresboro Elementary SchoolWaycross · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 640Memorial Drive Elementary SchoolWaycross · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 738Waycross Middle SchoolWaycross · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 606 students
- 834Center Elementary SchoolWaycross · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 922Ruskin Elementary SchoolWaycross · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 363 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams Heights Elementary School Waycross · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.6 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 2 | Ware County High School Waycross · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.4 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,633 |
| 3 | Ware County Middle School Waycross · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 752 |
| 4 | Wacona Elementary School Waycross · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.8 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 885 |
| 5 | Waresboro Elementary School Waycross · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.0 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 6 | Memorial Drive Elementary School Waycross · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 39.7 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 7 | Waycross Middle School Waycross · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.0 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 606 |
| 8 | Center Elementary School Waycross · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 33.8 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 9 | Ruskin Elementary School Waycross · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 363 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Ware County side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ware County?
Williams Heights Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Ware County with a Success Index (US) of 52.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Ware County?
Ware County has 9 schools (6 elementary, 1 high, 2 middle) educating 5,920 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Ware County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Ware County is 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.