For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,716 students in 30830, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 529 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 30830, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30830, GA are Blakeney Elementary School, Burke County High School and Burke County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30830 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30830, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 30830, GA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
30830, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burke County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burke County Life Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
356 Southside Drive
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30830, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30830, GA include Blakeney Elementary School, Burke County High School and Burke County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30830?
4 public schools are located in 30830.
What percentage of students in 30830 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 30830 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30830?
30830 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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