WARE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ware County Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ware County school district, located in Waycross, GA with about 794 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Ware County Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Ware County Middle School at (912) 287-2341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.