For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,214 students in Burke County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Burke County, GA is Burke County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Burke County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burke County High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Burke County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burke County High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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
Burke County 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 2021)
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 high schools in Burke County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Burke County, GA include Burke County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burke County, GA?
1 public high schools are located in Burke County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County, GA?
Burke County, GA public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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