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#1356 of 2,268 schools in GA
Blakeney Elementary
Elementary School · Burke County · Waynesboro, GA
A Burke County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Olympic Dr, Waynesboro, GA 30830
- Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blakeney Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blakeney Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated905/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,956
Median home value
$145,900
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Edmund Burke AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Waynesboro Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 1–12 | 3.3 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| S G a Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burke County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blakeney Elementary is listed in Burke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blakeney Elementary
Blakeney Elementary is a public elementary school in Waynesboro, GA, part of Burke County, serving approximately 704 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,356 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blakeney Elementary
What grades does Blakeney Elementary serve?
Blakeney Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Blakeney Elementary?
Blakeney Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blakeney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blakeney Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blakeney Elementary rank in GA?
Blakeney Elementary ranks #1,356 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Blakeney Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blakeney Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blakeney Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blakeney Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blakeney Elementary a charter school?
No, Blakeney Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blakeney Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blakeney Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blakeney Elementary?
100.0% of students at Blakeney Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Burke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (706) 554-2265
- Area population (ZIP 30830)
- 15,073
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30830; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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