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Best Waynesboro 51�Թ�� (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,651 students in Waynesboro, GA (there are , serving 529 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).

The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, GA are Blakeney Elementary School, Burke County High School and Burke County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waynesboro, GA public schools have an score of 20% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 51�Թ�� in Waynesboro, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Blakeney Elementary School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
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100 Olympic Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265

Gr: 3-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Burke County High School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
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1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691

Gr: 9-12 | 1,137 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #33.

Burke County Middle School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
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356 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532

Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: n/an/a

Waynesboro Primary School

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352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125

Gr: PK-2 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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Waynesboro, Georgia 51�Թ�� (Closed)

School

Location

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Burke County Alternative School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

500 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046

Burke County Life Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

305 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199

Madison County Excel School (formerly Madiso (Closed 2023)

356 Southside Drive
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532

Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, GA?

The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, GA include Blakeney Elementary School, Burke County High School and Burke County Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Waynesboro?

4 public schools are located in Waynesboro.

What percentage of students in Waynesboro go to public school?

87% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?

Waynesboro public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Waynesboro are often viewed compared to one another?