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#1522 of 2,268 schools in GA
Burke County Middle School
Middle School · Burke County · Waynesboro, GA
A middle school in Waynesboro, GA serving grades 6th – 8th.
356 Southside Dr, Waynesboro, GA 30830
- Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burke County Middle School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burke County Middle School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Edmund Burke AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Waynesboro Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | 1–12 | 3.0 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Burke County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Burke County Middle School is listed in Burke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burke County Middle School
Burke County Middle School is a public middle school in Waynesboro, GA, part of Burke County, serving approximately 867 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,522 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burke County Middle School
What grades does Burke County Middle School serve?
Burke County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Burke County Middle School?
Burke County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 867 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke County Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burke County Middle School rank in GA?
Burke County Middle School ranks #1,522 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Burke County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burke County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Burke County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burke County Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burke County Middle School a charter school?
No, Burke County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burke County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Burke County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burke County Middle School?
98.7% of students at Burke County Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 867
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Burke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (706) 554-3532
- 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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