For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,514 students in Waynesboro, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waynesboro, GA are 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.
Waynesboro, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Waynesboro, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
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 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Gr: PK-2 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Waynesboro, 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 elementary schools in Waynesboro, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waynesboro, GA include Blakeney Elementary School and Burke County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waynesboro?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waynesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Waynesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waynesboro include: Waynesboro Primary School vs. Burke County Middle School, Burke County Middle School vs. Waynesboro Primary School
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