For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 828 students in Waynesboro, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Waynesboro, GA is Burke County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waynesboro, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waynesboro, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waynesboro, GA include Burke County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waynesboro?
1 public middle schools are located in Waynesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro?
Waynesboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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