For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,611 students in 30830, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 529 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 30830, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
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 39%), 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30830, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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?
87% of all K-12 students in 30830 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30830?
30830 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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