For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,098 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,317 Schools
# Students
4,098 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
18%
# Black Students
2,502 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
61%
36%
# White Students
1,217 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
30%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
141 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
256
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
296
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
285
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
304
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
273
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
260
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
303
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
287
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
302
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
410
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
260
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
304
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,458 is higher than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,768 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$104 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending (20-21)
$73 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$25,458
$14,328
Spending / Student (20-21)
$17,768
$13,453
Best Burke County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S G A Elementary 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
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Blakeney Elementary 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
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Burke County High 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
| 1,214 students
Rank: #44.
Burke County Middle 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
| 907 students
Rank: n/an/a
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Grades: PK-2
| 987 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burke County School District?
Burke County School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,098 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County School District?
61% of Burke County School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 5% 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 14:1, 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 $17,768 is higher than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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