Burke County High School vs White County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke County High School
Waynesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,133 students
White County High School
Cleveland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,140 students
| Measure | Burke County High School Waynesboro, Georgia | White County High School Cleveland, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #335 of 431 | #101 of 431 |
| National rank | #15105 of 16,910 | #7578 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,133 | 1,140 |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 1,140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 50% |
| city | Waynesboro | Cleveland |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 21.0).
- •White County High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 21%).
- •White County High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 23%).
- •White County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 85.2%).
- •Burke County High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •White County High School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 1,133.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burke County High School better than White County High School?
On the Success Index (US), White County High School ranks higher (53.1 vs 21.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burke County High School and White County High School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Waynesboro and Cleveland in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke County High School: 1,133. White County High School: 1,140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke County High School and White County High School rank in Georgia?
Burke County High School is 335th of 431 and White County High School is 101st of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).