Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov
Blakeney Elementary School welcomed the largest number of fourth grade students among county schools, registering 449 students during the 2022-23 school year.
Within Burke County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.
Statewide, Burke County ranked 72nd in enrollment numbers, with a total of 7,461 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 70th the year before.
While enrollment in Georgia inches closer to pre-pandemic levels, chronic absenteeism remains a serious challenge. In 2023, a significant portion of students (23%) missed 10% or more of their classes. Although this is slightly better than the peak of 25% in 2022, it's still nearly double the pre-pandemic rate of 13% recorded in 2019.
| School name | # of 4th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeney Elementary School | 449 | 31.6% | 1,420 |
| S. G. A. Elementary School | 91 | 18.8% | 485 |
| Waynesboro Primary School | 0 | 0% | 1,496 |
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