Ware County School District

The Ware County School District is located in Waycross, GA and includes 10 schools that serve 6,008 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Ware County School District spends $10,307 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Ware County School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the GA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Ware County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Ware County School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Ware County School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.