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Burke County

Georgia · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 3,990 students, in a county of 24,470 residents.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,990
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,014
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Burke County
3,990 students · 1 district in Burke County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Burke County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
50%
Hispanic
4%
Black
45%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
28%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
62%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
38
24.5% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Burke County High SchoolWaynesboroHigh09-121,170·
Waynesboro Primary SchoolWaynesboroElementaryPK-02961·
Burke County Middle SchoolWaynesboroMiddle06-08882·
Blakeney ElementaryWaynesboroElementary03-05703·
S G A Elementary SchoolSardisElementaryPK-05274·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Burke County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Burke County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,990.
How many high schools are in Burke County?
Burke County, Georgia has 1 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Burke County?
Burke County is the largest school district in Burke County, serving approximately 3,990 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Burke County?
Burke County has roughly 24,470 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Burke County?
Median household income in Burke County is $53,014, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 18.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Burke County?
Approximately 15.5% of adults 25 and older in Burke County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Burke County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Burke County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burke County schools?
Across Burke County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Burke County?
Burke County residents are approximately 50% White, 4% Hispanic, 45% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Burke County is owner-occupied?
Burke County has about 11,300 housing units, of which roughly 70.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data