Ware County Middle School
752 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ware County Middle School, located at 2301 Cherokee St in Waycross, Georgia, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Ware County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore personal interests through various elective programs and extracurricular activities.
The school environment at Ware County Middle is centered on the district’s broader mission of providing high-quality instruction and support services to the local community. By emphasizing a mix of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—alongside opportunities for athletics and student organizations, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. As a pillar of the Waycross educational system, it plays a vital role in the long-term success of its students, striving to build a foundation of citizenship, critical thinking, and academic readiness.
The school environment at Ware County Middle is centered on the district’s broader mission of providing high-quality instruction and support services to the local community. By emphasizing a mix of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—alongside opportunities for athletics and student organizations, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. As a pillar of the Waycross educational system, it plays a vital role in the long-term success of its students, striving to build a foundation of citizenship, critical thinking, and academic readiness.
752
Total Students
64.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 401 |
| Hispanic | 81 |
| Black | 209 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 55 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White401 (53.3%)
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Black209 (27.8%)
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Hispanic81 (10.8%)
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Two or More55 (7.3%)
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American Indian3 (0.4%)
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Asian2 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Ware County |
| Phone: | (912)287-2341 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 752 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 64.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 605 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
263
Grade 7
245
Grade 8
244
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 263 |
| Grade 7 | 245 |
| Grade 8 | 244 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 349 | 46.4% |
| Male | 403 | 53.6% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
606 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th