District Overview
Located at 789 Burke Veterans Parkway in Waynesboro, Georgia, the Burke County School District serves as a central pillar of learning within a distant town setting in the greater Augusta-Richmond County area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system across five instructional campuses, the district delivers a seamless educational continuum spanning from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Serving a student body of 3,841 learners, Burke County provides a diverse and welcoming academic environment designed to prepare children from early childhood through high school graduation for future collegiate and career success.

To support this vibrant student population, the district maintains a robust team of approximately 1,547 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to academic excellence and overall student well-being. The district's instructional backbone is powered by over 660 full-time equivalent classroom teachers alongside nearly 149 instructional aides, ensuring strong individual attention and guided learning across all grade levels. Complemented by more than 737 support personnel handling operational, administrative, and student services, Burke County School District offers a well-resourced educational framework built to serve its local families and community effectively.
5
Total Schools
3,841
Total Students
660.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burke County
Demographic Student Count
White982
Hispanic234
Black2,404
Asian17
Two or More204
  • Black
    2,404 (62.6%)
  • White
    982 (25.6%)
  • Hispanic
    234 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    204 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    17 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Burke County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:3,841*
Teachers (FTE):660.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Burke County
Found 5 Schools