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Burke County High School

1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy, Waynesboro, GA 30830, United States
+1 (706) 554-6691
2.5
Overall Rating

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Burke County High School Overview

About This School

Burke County High School is a public high in Waynesboro, Georgia, serving 1,133 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 29% proficiency in ELA and 20% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 81 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $72,115. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 226 students per counselor. The student body at Burke County High School is 53% male and 47% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 63% Black, 25% White, 7% Hispanic, and 5% Two or More Races.

1,133
Total Students
Grade 9-12
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
81 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts29%
Mathematics20%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Burke County
Students per Counselor
226:1

Burke County High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

29%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 24%State Avg: 37%
20%
Mathematics
City Avg: 21%State Avg: 36%
N/A
Science

Class Information

13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 12:1
State Avg: 13.4:1
226
Students per Counselor

Burke County High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
81

Average Teacher Salary

$72,115
City Avg: $72,115
State Avg: $68,409

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Students per Counselor226:1

Burke County High School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.87%
Male
47.13%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,133 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White24.98%
Hispanic6.62%
Asian0.35%
Black63.02%
Two or More Races5.03%
Native American0%

Burke County High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Burke County High School

Q: What is Burke County High School?

A: Burke County High School is a high public located in Waynesboro.

Q: How many students attend Burke County High School?

A: Burke County High School has approximately 1,133 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke County High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Burke County High School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Burke County High School

Burke County High School is a public high in Waynesboro, Georgia, serving 1,133 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 29% proficiency in ELA and 20% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 81 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $72,115. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 226 students per counselor. The student body at Burke County High School is 53% male and 47% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 63% Black, 25% White, 7% Hispanic, and 5% Two or More Races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Burke County High School - Waynesboro, GA

Quick Facts about Burke County High School
School NameBurke County High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy, Waynesboro, GA 30830, Waynesboro, GA
CountyBurke County
Phone+1 (706) 554-6691
Total Students1,133
Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Full-Time Teachers81
Rating2.5/10
ELA Proficiency29%
Math Proficiency20%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Burke County High School

What is Burke County High School?

Burke County High School is a high public located in Waynesboro.

How many students attend Burke County High School?

Burke County High School has approximately 1,133 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Burke County High School is 13:1.

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