How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Burke County | Gwinnett County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waynesboro, Georgia | Lawrenceville, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 3,990 | 181,814 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 140 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Burke County | Gwinnett County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,859 | $14,002 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| State Revenue | 7.6% | 42.0% |
| Local Revenue | 76.3% | 44.3% |
Burke County
Federal State Local
Gwinnett County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Burke County | Gwinnett County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.7% | 14.3% |
| African American | 60.9% | 31.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% | 37.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 46.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Burke County | Gwinnett County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 540 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 26 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 311.5:1 | 544:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.4% | 18.6% |
School Types
Burke County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Gwinnett County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.