Best Schools in Burke County, GA
Burke County, GA has 8 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,507 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Burke County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Burke County, GA
The top high schools in Burke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burke County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burke County, GA
The top middle schools in Burke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Burke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. S G A Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
2. Blakeney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 703 Students
3. 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.
Questions About Schools in Burke County, GA
How many schools are in Burke County, GA?
Burke County, GA has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,507 students in total.
How do schools in Burke County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Burke County score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Burke County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Burke County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Burke County
2 places in Burke County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Waynesboro (4)
- Sardis (1)
School districts (1)
- Burke County (5 schools)