Best Schools in Burke County, GA
Burke County, GA has a total of 13 schools including 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 7,001 students attend Burke County, GA schools. On average, schools in Burke County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Burke County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Burke County, GA
Burke County, GA has 5 high schools with 2,759 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Burke County score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Burke County underperform expectations.
1. Burke County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students
2. Hephzibah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burke County, GA
Burke County, GA has 1 middle schools with 882 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Burke County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Burke County don't meet expectations.
1. Burke County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burke County, GA
Burke County, GA has 7 elementary schools with 3,360 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Burke County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Burke County meet expectations.
1. Blythe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
2. Jenkins County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jenkins County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
3. Carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
4. Blakeney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 703 Students
5. S G A Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
6. Mcbean Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 371 Students
7. Waynesboro Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 961 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burke County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burke County, GA has a total population of 24,596 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burke County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Burke County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burke County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burke County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Burke County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 25%
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- Projected Test Scores: 19%
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- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations