For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,841 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 20% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
3,841 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burke County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Graduation Rate
86%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
63%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
26%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,247 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,656 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$83 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,247
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,656
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Burke County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S G A Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Charles Perry Ave
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Blakeney Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olympic Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265
Gr: 3-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Burke County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691
Gr: 9-12 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Burke County Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
356 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Gr: PK-2 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burke County School District?
Burke County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,841 students.
What is the rank of Burke County School District?
Burke County School District is ranked #180 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County School District?
63% of Burke County School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 14:1.
What is Burke County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,656 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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