For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 585 students in 31501, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in 31501, GA is Waycross Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 31501 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 31501, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31501, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waycross Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
31501, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Morton Avenue
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2311
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 Bailey Street
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 283-8656
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 283-8656
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Harrell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1310 Bailey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 31501, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 31501, GA include Waycross Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 31501?
1 public middle schools are located in 31501.
What is the racial composition of students in 31501?
31501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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