For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,910 students in Burke County, GA (there are , serving 529 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Burke County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Burke County, GA are S G A Elementary School, Blakeney Elementary School and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Burke County (2025)
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
| 259 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
| 704 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
| 1,137 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
| 867 students
Rank: n/an/a
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Grades: PK-2
| 943 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 2023)
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burke County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Burke County, GA include S G A Elementary School, Blakeney Elementary School and Burke County High School.
How many public schools are located in Burke County?
5 public schools are located in Burke County.
What percentage of students in Burke County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Burke County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County?
Burke County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Burke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burke County include: Waynesboro Primary School vs. Burke County Middle School, Burke County Middle School vs. Burke County High School, Burke County High School vs. Burke County Middle School
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