Burke County School District
- 789 PERIMETER RD
- WAYNESBORO, GA 30830
- (706) 554-5101
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 55.6% | 65.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,913 | $9,692 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,728 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 343 | - |
District Test Scores
CRCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 1 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.7% | 86.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.6% | 85.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.7% | 92.4% | |
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.9% | 85.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 86.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.3% | 91.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.8% | 87.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.9% | 79.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.8% | 90.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 80.4% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.9% | 79.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.3% | 87.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.9% | 77.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 89.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.6% | 79.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.4% | 73.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.6% | 91.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.5% | 81.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.7% | 89.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.4% | 77.4% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.5% | 91.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.6% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.8% | 91.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.4% | 70.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.9% | 64.4% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.6% | 91.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.7% | 85.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.8% | 89.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.6% | 79.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.6% | 71.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.6% | 92.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.1% | 74.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.7% | 94.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.1% | 65.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.2% | 69.7% | |
GHSGT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 78.7% | 90.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 90.7% | 93.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 73.5% | 87.9% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 73.9% | 87.2% | |
Source: GA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,728 | 13.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 309 |
| Kindergarten Students | 342 |
| 1st Grade Students | 365 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 329 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 372 |
| 4th Grade Students | 326 |
| 5th Grade Students | 328 |
| 6th Grade Students | 309 |
| 7th Grade Students | 381 |
| 8th Grade Students | 333 |
| 9th Grade Students | 426 |
| 10th Grade Students | 296 |
| 11th Grade Students | 337 |
| 12th Grade Students | 294 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Hispanic | 45 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,165 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,452 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,497 |
| Female | 2,250 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 343 | 13.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 15 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 158 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 148 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 171 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 13 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 315 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 13 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| School Administrators | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 28 |
| Student Support Services | 23 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 228 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $49,091,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $22,756,000 | 46.4% |
| Property Tax | $20,057,000 | 40.9% |
| General Sales Tax | $105,000 | 0.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $25,000 | 0.05% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $45,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch | $186,000 | 0.4% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| District Activity Receipts | $632,000 | 1.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $76,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $910,000 | 1.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $714,000 | 1.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $19,910,000 | 40.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $15,254,000 | 31.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $147,000 | 0.3% |
| Other Programs | $1,851,000 | 3.8% |
| Non-Specified | $1,225,000 | 2.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,433,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,425,000 | 13.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,583,000 | 5.3% |
| Through State - Other | $3,799,000 | 7.7% |
| Non-Specified | $43,000 | 0.09% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $51,684,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $30,357,000 | 58.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,493,000 | 35.8% |
| Student Support | $2,919,000 | 5.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,654,000 | 5.4% |
| General Administration Support | $2,189,000 | 4.5% |
| School Administration Support | $3,147,000 | 6.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,630,000 | 7.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,503,000 | 7.1% |
| Other Support Services | $451,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,834,000 | 5.5% |
| Food Services | $2,834,000 | 5.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 55.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 204 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 52 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 115 | 8.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Burke County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 4,728
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 343
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| BURKE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
500 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA Public | Unknown | - | - |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BURKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1057 Burke Veterans Parkway
Waynesboro, GA Public | 9-12 | 1,353 | 15.4 |  4 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| BURKE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
356 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA Public | 6-8 | 1,023 | 13.3 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| NEW BLAKENEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
100 Olympic Dr
Waynesboro, GA Public | 3-5 | 863 | 15.1 |  Review This School |
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| S G A ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1265 Charles Perry Ave
Sardis, GA Public | PK-5 | 378 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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| WAYNESBORO PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA Public | PK-2 | 1,130 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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