For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,773 students in Burke County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burke County, GA are S G A Elementary School, Blakeney Elementary School and Burke County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S G A Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Charles Perry Ave
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Blakeney Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olympic Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265
Gr: 3-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Burke County Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
356 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Gr: 6-8 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Gr: PK-2 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burke County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burke County, GA include S G A Elementary School, Blakeney Elementary School and Burke County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burke County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Burke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County?
Burke County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Burke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Burke County include: Waynesboro Primary School vs. Burke County Middle School, Burke County Middle School vs. Waynesboro Primary School
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