What grades does Burke County Middle School serve?

Burke County Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Waynesboro area.

Where is Burke County Middle School located?

Burke County Middle School is a town school in Waynesboro, GA.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Burke County Middle School is 12.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Waynesboro, GA?

Schools in Waynesboro include Burke County Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Waynesboro area.

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Burke County Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Mon

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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Mon

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Oct

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

867

Student:Teacher

12.2:1

Locale

Town

District

Burke County

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.7%

Phone

(706)554-3532

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

26%

22th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

15%

13th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

4.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

90 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

896

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

68.24

86% 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

53%

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)

828

Current enrollment

Declining(-14% 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	—