Best Schools in Ware County, GA
Ware County, GA has 10 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,118 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Ware County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ware County, GA
The top high schools in Ware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ware County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1589 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ware County, GA
The top middle schools in Ware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waycross Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students
2. Ware County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ware County, GA
The top elementary schools in Ware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruskin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students
2. Waresboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students
3. Memorial Drive Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
4. Williams Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
5. Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
6. Wacona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 937 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ware County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ware County, GA has a total population of 36,251 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ware County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ware County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ware County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ware County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ware County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ware County, GA
How many schools are in Ware County, GA?
Ware County, GA has 10 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,118 students in total.
How do schools in Ware County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Ware County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Ware County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ware County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Ware County, GA
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ware County
1 places in Ware County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Waycross (9)
School districts (1)
- Ware County (9 schools)