For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 867 students in Burke County, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in Burke County, GA is Burke County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Burke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burke County Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
356 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Burke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burke County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burke County Life Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
356 Southside Drive
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Burke County, GA include Burke County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Burke County?
1 public middle schools are located in Burke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County?
Burke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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