For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,989 students in Ware County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ware County, GA are Ware County High School, Williams Heights Elementary School and Ruskin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ware County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ware County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ware County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ware County High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,618 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Williams Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Dewey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3550 Valdosta Hwy
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2325
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2325
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Wacona Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2580 Ambrose St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2327
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2327
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Waresboro Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3379 W Church St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2393
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2393
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2114 Dorothy St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2366
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2366
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Waycross Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Ware County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Ware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harrell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1310 Bailey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Ware County Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
950 New Mexico Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Ware Magnet School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
4650 Manor Millwood Rd South
Manor, GA 31550
(912) 287-2338
Manor, GA 31550
(912) 287-2338
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ware County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ware County, GA include Ware County High School, Williams Heights Elementary School and Ruskin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ware County?
10 public schools are located in Ware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ware County?
Ware County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ware County include: Ruskin Elementary School vs. Wacona Elementary School, Williams Heights Elementary School vs. Wacona Elementary School, Wacona Elementary School vs. Williams Heights Elementary School
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