GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Of the 3,717 students attending Burke County schools, 61.5% were African American. White students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 28.3% of Burke County student body.
In the previous school year, African American students were also the most common group in Burke County, representing 60.5% of the student body.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county dropped 2.5% when compared to the previous year.
As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnic group | % of Total Student Population | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County High School | African American | 63% | 1,113 |
| Burke County Middle School | African American | 60% | 895 |
| Blakeney Elementary School | African American | 61% | 715 |
| S. G. A. Elementary School | African American | 51% | 241 |
| Waynesboro Primary School | African American | 65% | 753 |
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