C+
Average
69/100

Burke County Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 356 Southside Dr, Waynesboro, GA 30830
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in Georgia
Growth
A
Students gain 1.31 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 82nd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
867
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%82/100Students gain 1.31 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.96 in 2009–19; 97th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−13 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−13 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%42%reading -16 pts, math -16 pts24th percentile (list)
Black21%20%reading -10 pts, math -6 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%35%reading +19 pts, math -2 pts66th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%35%reading -9 pts, math -15 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income29%29%reading -3 pts, math -1 pts35th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 356 Southside Dr
City Waynesboro
ZIP Code 30830
District 1300660
NCES School ID 130066001990
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30830

Understanding the community around Burke County Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,202
Per Capita Income $32,385
Poverty Rate 18.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $145,800
Median Rent $826
Owner-Occupied 63.6%
Renter-Occupied 36.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Burke County Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 59.8%
White 27.3%
Hispanic/Latino 6.7%
Two or More Races 5.8%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 867
Teachers (FTE) 71.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Burke County Middle School?
Burke County Middle School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Burke County Middle School?
Burke County Middle School has 867 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Burke County Middle School serve?
Burke County Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Burke County Middle School receive per student?
Burke County Middle School receives $18,859 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Burke County Middle School in 30830 ▼
Avg Home Value
$187,023
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
36.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026