Burke County Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 · Burke County
#339 of 482 middle schools in Georgia
#12646 of 15,369 nationally
About Burke County Middle School
Burke County Middle School is a public middle located in Waynesboro, in the Burke County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 828 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 339th of 482 ranked middle schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 828.
There are 4 schools in Waynesboro; Burke County Middle School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
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 Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burke County Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waynesboro Primary School
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
924 students · 326 m away
Burke County High School
Waynesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,133 students · 381 m away
Blakeney Elementary
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
726 students · 526 m away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Cherokee Bluff Middle
Flowery Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
Lewis Frasier Middle School
Hinesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
Salem Middle School
Lithonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
North Hall Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students
Pierce County Middle School
Blackshear · Public middle · Grades 6–8
825 students
Hart County Middle School
Hartwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Burke County Middle School a good school?
Burke County Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 26.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #339 of 482 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 Middle School rank in Georgia?
Burke County Middle School ranks #339 of 482 middle schools in Georgia and #12646 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burke County Middle School?
Burke County Middle School had 828 students in 2025.
Is Burke County Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Burke County Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burke County Middle School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Burke County Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.