For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,651 students in Waynesboro, GA (there are , serving 529 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, GA are Blakeney Elementary School, Burke County High School and Burke County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waynesboro, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blakeney Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olympic Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265
Grades: 3-5
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Burke County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691
Grades: 9-12
| 1,137 students
Rank: #33.
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
Rank: n/an/a
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Grades: PK-2
| 943 students
Waynesboro, Georgia 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 schools in Waynesboro, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, GA include Blakeney Elementary School, Burke County High School and Burke County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Waynesboro?
4 public schools are located in Waynesboro.
What percentage of students in Waynesboro go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Waynesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waynesboro include: Waynesboro Primary School vs. Burke County Middle School, Burke County Middle School vs. Burke County High School, Burke County High School vs. Burke County Middle School
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