For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,336 students in Ware County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ware County, GA are Waycross Middle School and Ware County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ware County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Ware County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ware County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
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 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ware County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ware County, GA include Waycross Middle School and Ware County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ware County?
3 public middle schools are located in Ware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ware County?
Ware County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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