Burke County Middle School

Burke County
356 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
882 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Burke County Middle School, located in Waynesboro, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Burke County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and college and career readiness. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty works to bridge the transition from elementary to high school, ensuring that students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for future success.

Beyond its academic focus, Burke County Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which are designed to help students discover their talents and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. With a dedicated staff and a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body to become productive and responsible citizens within the Burke County community and beyond.
882
Total Students
68.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    532 (60.3 %)
  • White
    248 (28.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    44 (5.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Burke County
Phone: (706)554-3532
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 68.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 818
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 304
Grade 7 292
Grade 8 286
Gender Ratio