How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Burke County | Emanuel County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waynesboro, Georgia | Swainsboro, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 3,990 | 4,059 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Burke County | Emanuel County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,444 | $13,940 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.1% | 22.8% |
| State Revenue | 7.6% | 54.1% |
| Local Revenue | 76.3% | 23.1% |
Burke County
Federal State Local
Emanuel County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Burke County | Emanuel County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.7% | 47.2% |
| African American | 60.9% | 39.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% | 9.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.4% | 92.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Burke County | Emanuel County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 306.2:1 | 400.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 23.7% |
School Types
Burke County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Emanuel County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.