For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,137 students in 30830, GA.
The top ranked public high school in 30830, GA is Burke County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 30830 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 30830, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 30830 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burke County High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30830, GA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691
Gr: 9-12 | 1,137 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
30830, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burke County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Burke County Life Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
356 Southside Drive
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 30830, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in 30830, GA include Burke County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 30830?
1 public high schools are located in 30830.
What is the racial composition of students in 30830?
30830 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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