Waynesboro Primary School

352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Waynesboro Primary School serves 987 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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Waynesboro Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Waynesboro Primary School's student population of 987 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
987 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Waynesboro Primary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
64%
36%
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White
25%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Waynesboro Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waynesboro Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waynesboro Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Waynesboro Primary School often compared to?
Waynesboro Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burke County Middle School, Burke County High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Waynesboro Primary School?
987 students attend Waynesboro Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Waynesboro Primary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waynesboro Primary School?
Waynesboro Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waynesboro Primary School offer ?
Waynesboro Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Waynesboro Primary School part of?
Waynesboro Primary School is part of Burke County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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