Burke County Schools & Education
Burke County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,829
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#6
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Burke County
Measured School Summary
Burke County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 76/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Burke County spends $9,829 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 53% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 33% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Burke County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
76/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #6 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,829
$2,424 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Burke County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Burke County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Burke County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#6
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 26 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Burke County
Elementary to high school visible
3,990 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Burke County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Burke County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Burke County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Five Schools Serve the Burke County Community
Burke County operates a focused infrastructure consisting of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This single-district system manages a total enrollment of 3,990 students across its five campuses.
Burke County District Leads Local Education
The Burke County school district serves as the sole educational provider for the area's 3,990 students. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, meaning all public education is centralized within the local district authority.
Town-Centered Schools with Mid-Sized Enrollments
Education here has a town-centric feel, with four of five schools located in town settings and an average school size of 798 students. Burke County High School is the largest with 1,170 students, while S G A Elementary offers a more intimate setting with just 274 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Burke County
Reported Enrollment
3,990
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Burke County
5 Public Schools in Burke County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County High School | Profile | Burke County | Waynesboro, 30830Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,170 |
| Waynesboro Primary School | Profile | Burke County | Waynesboro, 30830Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 961 |
| Burke County Middle School | Record | Burke County | Waynesboro, 30830Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 882 |
| Blakeney Elementary | Record | Burke County | Waynesboro, 30830Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 703 |
| S G A Elementary School | Record | Burke County | Sardis, 30456Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 274 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,829
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Burke County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Burke County, Georgia?
Burke County operates a focused infrastructure consisting of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This single-district system manages a total enrollment of 3,990 students across its five campuses.
What are the major school districts in Burke County, Georgia?
The Burke County school district serves as the sole educational provider for the area's 3,990 students. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, meaning all public education is centralized within the local district authority.
What is the school experience like in Burke County?
Education here has a town-centric feel, with four of five schools located in town settings and an average school size of 798 students. Burke County High School is the largest with 1,170 students, while S G A Elementary offers a more intimate setting with just 274 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.