GAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Burke County High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Waynesboro, Georgia|Burke County
Waynesboro, GA 30830
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,137
Student:Teacher
14.8:1
Locale
Town
District
Burke CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
85.1%
Phone
(706)554-6691School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
17%
7th percentile in GA
Math Proficiency
4%
1th percentile in GA
Graduation Rate
88%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
4 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1
Near average in GADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,444
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 4%Local 83%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$344,551
-2.5% YoY
Savannah, GA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,133
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Burke County High School
Burke County High School currently enrolls 1,137 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in GA.
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