Ware County Public Schools
Ware County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
10
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,983
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Ware County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Georgia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Ware County has one district entry in this county file: Ware County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
The current county file lists schools under Waycross. Check each school record for its NCES city, ZIP, and district fields.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Ware County
Reported Enrollment
5,983
10 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Ware County
Ware County
10 Public Schools in Ware County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ware County High School | Profile | Ware County | Waycross, 31503Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,589 |
| Wacona Elementary School | Profile | Ware County | Waycross, 31503Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 937 |
| Ware County Middle School | Listed only | Ware County | Waycross, 31503Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 783 |
| Waycross Middle School | Listed only | Ware County | Waycross, 31501Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 583 |
| Center Elementary School | Listed only | Ware County | Waycross, 31501Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 480 |
| Waresboro Elementary School | Listed only | Ware County | Waycross, 31503Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 443 |
| Williams Heights Elementary School | Listed only | Ware County | Waycross, 31501Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 426 |
| Ruskin Elementary School | Listed only | Ware County | Waycross, 31503Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 379 |
| Memorial Drive Elementary School | Listed only | Ware County | Waycross, 31503Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 353 |
| Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center | Listed only | Department of Juvenile Justice | Waycross, 31503Rural: Fringe | 7–11 | Alternative | 10 |
Ware County High School
Ware County
Waycross, 31503 / Town: Remote
Wacona Elementary School
Ware County
Waycross, 31503 / Town: Remote
Ware County Middle School
Ware County
Waycross, 31503 / Rural: Fringe
Waycross Middle School
Ware County
Waycross, 31501 / Town: Remote
Center Elementary School
Ware County
Waycross, 31501 / Town: Remote
Waresboro Elementary School
Ware County
Waycross, 31503 / Rural: Fringe
Williams Heights Elementary School
Ware County
Waycross, 31501 / Town: Remote
Ruskin Elementary School
Ware County
Waycross, 31503 / Rural: Fringe
Memorial Drive Elementary School
Ware County
Waycross, 31503 / Town: Remote
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
Department of Juvenile Justice
Waycross, 31503 / Rural: Fringe
Ware County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Ware County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Georgia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Ware County public school directory?
The directory lists 10 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Ware County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Ware County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Ware County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Ware County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.