How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Buford City | Ware County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buford, Georgia | Waycross, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 5,847 | 5,973 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Buford City | Ware County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,926 | $15,387 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.6% | 22.2% |
| State Revenue | 34.1% | 52.1% |
| Local Revenue | 56.3% | 25.7% |
Buford City
Federal State Local
Ware County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Buford City | Ware County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.5% | 43.8% |
| African American | 11.2% | 38.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.6% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 10.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.9% | 87.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Buford City | Ware County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 617.4:1 | 390.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.0% | 19.8% |
School Types
Buford City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Ware County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.