Ware County High School

Ware County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Victory Dr,  Waycross, GA
Ware County Schools
3.8
3.0
1,589 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Darlene Tanner
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
111
Full Time Teachers
111
Teachers in First or Second Year
1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
47.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
403:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Economically disadvantaged
62.3%
White
48.2%
Black
37.9%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
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School Rankings

#4 Niche Standout HS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia Southern University 199 Students
University of Georgia 195 Students
Valdosta State University 193 Students
Mercer University 145 Students
Georgia State University 131 Students
Emory University 94 Students
South Georgia State College 94 Students
Columbus State University 80 Students
Georgia College & State University 73 Students
Savannah State University 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 87 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Business 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Marketing 21 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 20 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Music Teacher Education 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 140 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/9/2024
I love my school. They are always so supportive and welcoming when I need help. They have made me into the person that I am today!
3.0 Senior
1/8/2023
My experience at Ware High was a pretty good one. I loved most of the staff, it felt as if each one actually taught me something new outside of academics. I do wish for more of the focus in funding to go into other parts of the school though. But that could be plain bias on my part being a chorus student.
4.0 Senior
9/12/2022
The school is always trying to find a way to involve everyone. The administration has had a few hiccups and communication is not always great, but it is becoming less of a problem.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/15/2025
This school only cares about you fitting into a box. Anyone that steps outside that are seen as a nuisance. They do nothing for threats or bullying. They brush most things under the rug and pretend like there is no problem. Some of the teachers do really care but others do the minimum and aren't hel...
5.0 parent
3/19/2018
My son was able to take classes to help him choose a career. He was in classes with students from all walks of life. He felt like he was treated fairly and that others were treated fairly too. I would recommend this school to anyone.
3.0 parent
7/7/2017
to much bulling , and nothing being done all in who u know there.
1.0 other
5/2/2017
This school has always treated SOME students unfairly. The teachers congregate and stand against the students. There are TEACHERS that bully the students and nothing is done about that. When the school is confronted, they stand undivided against the child. My child attempted suicide and tries to mai...

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