- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesboro, GA
Burke County High School
Federal NCES profile for Burke County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130066001991
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burke County High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Burke County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burke County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, GA.
School address
District: Burke County · Georgia
NCES ID 130066001991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Burke County High School held near 1,137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 77.8 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 130066001991 · Waynesboro, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,133 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro Primary School (924 students)
Burke County High School held near 1,137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE held 77.8 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Burke County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burke County High School
1,133 students
- Waynesboro Pri
Waynesboro Primary School
924 students
- Burke County M
Burke County Middle School
828 students
- Blakeney Eleme
Blakeney Elementary
726 students
- S G a Elementa 230
S G a Elementary School
230 students
What this shows Burke County High School reports 1,133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burke County High School compares
Burke County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,133
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,444
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
370
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.0%
White 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Burke County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burke County reports $19,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burke County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burke County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blakeney Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S G a Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burke County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burke County High School
How many students attend Burke County High School?
Burke County High School has 1,133 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,170 (2022-23) → 1,137 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke County High School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burke County High School?
100.0% of students at Burke County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burke County High School?
The largest demographic group at Burke County High School is African American at 63.0% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke County High School?
Burke County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burke County High School rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Burke County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waynesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Burke County?
Besides Burke County High School, Burke County also operates Waynesboro Primary School (924 students), Burke County Middle School (828 students), and Blakeney Elementary (726 students). See the Burke County district page for the complete list.