Waycross: Schools & Education
There are 10 public schools in Waycross. Ware County High School is the largest at 1,589 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,983 students.
- ~1,376 residents per school (vs Georgia ~772).
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,376 residents per school. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (10)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Department of Juvenile Justice, Ware County |
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 10 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,983 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 435 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,282 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 88.3% |
| Schools Count | 10 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Coastal Pines Technical College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Waycross |
| Nearest College · Phone | (912) 287-5818 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (8)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Waycross-Ware County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 401 Lee Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (912) 287-4978 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 31501 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2179 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 16.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12