What grades does Burke County High School serve?

As a High school, Burke County High School serves students in Waynesboro, GA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Burke County High School located?

You can find Burke County High School in Waynesboro, GA.

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

At Burke County High School, there are approximately 14.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Waynesboro, GA?

Burke County High School is among the schools serving Waynesboro, GA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Burke County High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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First Day of SchoolEvent

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Aug

Mon

Teacher WorkdaysStaff Day

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Labor Day - No SchoolHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

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Fall BreakBreak

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Nov

Wed

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,137

Student:Teacher

14.8:1

Locale

Town

District

Burke County

Econ. Disadvantaged

85.1%

Phone

(706)554-6691

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

17%

7th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

1th percentile in GA

Graduation Rate

88%

Chronic Absenteeism

12.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

16 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

116 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

122 test takers

Athletics

4 sports, 4 teams

305 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,189

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

79.47

97% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,444

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,668

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$31,043

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 4%Local 83%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$344,551

-2.5% 1yr+46.6% 5yr

Savannah, GA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.5%

Below 150% poverty line

5.1%

Unemployment rate

10.4%

Uninsured residents

15.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

494

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

460

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

40%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

144 (31%)

Speech/Language Impairment

105 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

57 (12%)

Autism

46 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

44 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

6 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,133

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 4, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Teacher Workdays

Staff Day

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Burke County School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Burke County School District	Break	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Burke County School District	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holidays Thanksgiving Holidays - Burke County School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Burke County School District	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Burke County School District	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Burke County School District	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Student Holiday Student Holiday - Burke County School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Burke County School District	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Burke County School District	Event	—