Top Rankings
Burke County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,990 students in Burke County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Burke County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
3,990 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Burke County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
219 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
18%
# Black Students
2,467 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
62%
36%
# White Students
1,120 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
28%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
162 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
248
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
280
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
291
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
269
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
304
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
292
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
286
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
393
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,147 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,249 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,147
$14,266
Spending / Student
$18,249
$13,395
Best Burke County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S G A Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Charles Perry Ave
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Blakeney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olympic Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265
Grades: 3-5
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
Burke County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691
Grades: 9-12
| 1,170 students
Rank: #44.
Burke County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
356 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waynesboro Primary School
Magnet School
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Grades: PK-2
| 961 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burke County School District?
Burke County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,990 students.
What is the rank of Burke County School District?
Burke County School District is ranked #179 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County School District?
62% of Burke County School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burke County School District?
Burke County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Burke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,249 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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