Total enrollment
3,611
-331 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Waynesboro
Georgia · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Waynesboro reaches 3,611 students across 4 schools, with a level mix of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Waynesboro
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
25%
was 26%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
63%
was 66%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeney Elementary | Elementary | 03-05 | 726 |
| Burke County High School | High | 09-12 | 1,133 |
| Burke County Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 828 |
| Waynesboro Primary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 924 |
About Waynesboro
Public education in Waynesboro, Georgia runs across 4 schools that enrolls roughly 3,611 students. By footprint, Waynesboro sits in the small bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 903, noticeably above the state mean of about 748.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,611 students, declined 8% from the 3,942 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 3% to 6% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Waynesboro discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.