Burke County Middle School vs Cherokee Bluff Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Georgia, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke County Middle School
Waynesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
Cherokee Bluff Middle
Flowery Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
| Measure | Burke County Middle School Waynesboro, Georgia | Cherokee Bluff Middle Flowery Branch, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 482 | #178 of 482 |
| National rank | #12646 of 15,369 | #8204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 828 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 41% |
| city | Waynesboro | Flowery Branch |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Bluff Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 26.1).
- •Cherokee Bluff Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Cherokee Bluff Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Cherokee Bluff Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 98.8%).
- •Burke County Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.6).
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 Middle School better than Cherokee Bluff Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Bluff Middle ranks higher (47.4 vs 26.1 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 Middle School and Cherokee Bluff Middle?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Waynesboro and Flowery Branch in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke County Middle School: 828. Cherokee Bluff Middle: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke County Middle School and Cherokee Bluff Middle rank in Georgia?
Burke County Middle School is 339th of 482 and Cherokee Bluff Middle is 178th of 482 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).