Ware County High School
700 Victory Dr, Waycross, GA 31503. 335 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53.5% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Ware County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 32.8%Georgia private college 5.4%Out-of-state college 5.7%Georgia technical college 9.6%Career credential, working 14.3%Working, not in college 19.7%Not found in Georgia records 12.5%Share of the 335 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Brigham Young University, Troy University, Adrian College, Auburn University, Bethune-Cookman University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt South Georgia State College 43 22% $7,405 $39,798 $13,750 Coastal Pines Technical College 30 53% $395 $35,445 — Georgia Southern University 17 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Valdosta State University 15 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 Mercer University 6 72% $24,778 $63,469 $24,427 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Pierce County High School (14.3 mi, 57.7% to college) · Brantley County High School (21.2 mi, 45% to college) · Bacon County High School (22.8 mi, 43.1% to college) · Clinch County High School (23.7 mi, 38% to college) · Atkinson County High School (28.5 mi, 44.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Ware County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Ware County | Ware County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 53.5% | 53.5% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 95.4% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,008 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 51.3% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Ware County High School graduates go to college?
- 53.5% of the Class of 2024 at Ware County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Ware County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Ware County High School graduates are South Georgia State College, Coastal Pines Technical College and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Ware County High School?
- Ware County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 95.4%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Ware County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 17.7% of Ware County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
