Waycross Middle School

Ware County
700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
583 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Waycross Middle School, located at 700 Central Avenue in Waycross, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Ware County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their interests through various classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Waycross Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The administration and faculty work collaboratively to cultivate a culture of respect and responsibility, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to become productive citizens. With its accessible location in the heart of Waycross, the school remains a vital pillar of the community, dedicated to student success and the continued advancement of local educational standards.
583
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    263 (45.1 %)
  • White
    232 (39.8 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (7.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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)287-2333
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 550
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 213
Grade 7 190
Grade 8 180
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ware County Middle School
Ware County
783 Students
2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503 (3.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th