Southside Baptist Church & Christian School (Closed 2024)

3439 Knight Ave
Waycross, GA 31503
Southside Christian School offers a traditional classroom setting which uses both A Beka & Bob Jones curriculum.
We are accredited by the Georgia Association of Christian Schools and are members of the Georgia Private School Accrediting Council which is recognized by the Georgia State Board of Education.
Our upper classmen have the opportunity to take courses with Waycross College or Okefenokee Technical Institute.
Graduates who maintain a 3.0 average in their core classes are eligible to receive the Hope Scholarship.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants and polo shirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Southside Baptist Church & Christian School offer?
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Volleyball and Weightlifting.
When is the application deadline for Southside Baptist Church & Christian School?
The application deadline for Southside Baptist Church & Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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