Burke County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 · Burke County
#335 of 431 high schools in Georgia
#15105 of 16,910 nationally
About Burke County High School
Burke County High School is a public high located in Waynesboro, in the Burke County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,133 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 335th of 431 ranked high schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (58th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,133.
There are 4 schools in Waynesboro; Burke County High School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)23%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Burke County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burke County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Burke County Middle School
Waynesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students · 381 m away
Waynesboro Primary School
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
924 students · 571 m away
Blakeney Elementary
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
726 students · 636 m away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Stephens County High School
Toccoa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,133 students
White County High School
Cleveland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,140 students
Lumpkin County High School
Dahlonega · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,125 students
North Clayton High School
College Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,124 students
New Hampstead High School
Bloomingdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,123 students
Howard High School
Macon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,145 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Burke County High School a good school?
Burke County High School has a Success Index (US) of 21.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #335 of 431 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Burke County High School rank in Georgia?
Burke County High School ranks #335 of 431 high schools in Georgia and #15105 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burke County High School?
Burke County High School had 1,133 students in 2025.
Is Burke County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Burke County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burke County High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Burke County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.