- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waycross, GA
Waycross Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waycross Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130543002204
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waycross Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Waycross · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waycross Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waycross Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Waycross, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Waycross Middle School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130543002204 · Waycross, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 12.9:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ware County High School (1,633 students)
Waycross Middle School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Waycross Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ware County Hi
Ware County High School
1,633 students
- Wacona Element
Wacona Elementary School
885 students
- Ware County Mi
Ware County Middle School
752 students
- This school 606
Waycross Middle School
606 students
- Center Element 470
Center Elementary School
470 students
- Williams Heigh 436
Williams Heights Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Waycross Middle School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waycross Middle School compares
Waycross Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,387
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.3%
White 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Waycross Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ware County reports $15,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waycross Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wacona Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ware County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waycross Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Waycross
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waycross Middle School
How many students attend Waycross Middle School?
Waycross Middle School has 606 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waycross, GA. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waycross Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waycross Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waycross Middle School?
86.3% of students at Waycross Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waycross Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waycross Middle School is African American at 48.3% of enrollment, in Waycross, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waycross Middle School?
Waycross Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waycross Middle School rank among public schools in Waycross?
By Resource Investment Index, Waycross Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Waycross, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waycross on the city page.
What other schools are in Ware County?
Besides Waycross Middle School, Ware County also operates Ware County High School (1,633 students), Wacona Elementary School (885 students), and Ware County Middle School (752 students). See the Ware County district page for the complete list.