At a glance
Reported students
752
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Ware County Middle School: 752 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 757
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Ware County Middle School
Ware County Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Waycross. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ware County. NCES reports 752 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, below the Georgia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.3%) and Black (27.8%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ware County Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.53 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.53
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.3%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black27.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ware County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Waycross Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
606 reported students
Wacona Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
885 reported students
Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
470 reported students
Williams Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
436 reported students
Waresboro Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
429 reported students
Ruskin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
363 reported students
Public schools near Ware County Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wacona Elementary School Elementary · Ware County | PK–05 | 885 | 1.4 mi |
| Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 05–12 | 7 | 1.6 mi |
| Center Elementary School Elementary · Ware County | KG–05 | 470 | 2.1 mi |
| Ware County High School High · Ware County | 09–12 | 1,633 | 2.6 mi |
| Williams Heights Elementary School Elementary · Ware County | KG–05 | 436 | 3.1 mi |
| Waycross Middle School Middle · Ware County | 06–08 | 606 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ware County Middle School
What grades does Ware County Middle School serve?
Ware County Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ware County.
How many students attend Ware County Middle School?
Ware County Middle School reported 752 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 757 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ware County Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 752 students and 64.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ware County Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ware County Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ware County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ware County Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ware County Middle School in?
Ware County Middle School is part of Ware County, based in Waycross, GA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ware County Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wacona Elementary School (1.4 mi), Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center (1.6 mi), Center Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.