Burke County High School
1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy, Waynesboro, GA 30830. 245 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 47% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Burke County
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 24.1%Georgia private college 3.7%Out-of-state college 6.5%Georgia technical college 12.7%Career credential, working 9.8%Working, not in college 30.6%Not found in Georgia records 12.7%Share of the 245 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: South Carolina State University, Aiken Technical College, Barton Community College, Bethune-Cookman University, Bryant & Stratton College - Hampton. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Augusta Technical College 27 36% $7,427 $37,887 $6,881 Augusta University 14 48% $12,017 $52,071 $20,000 Georgia Southern University 13 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 East Georgia State College 12 14% $6,673 $41,785 $11,525 Brewton-Parker Christian University 4 23% $24,769 $45,995 $25,000 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics (12.8 mi, 53.2% to college) · Hephzibah High School (16.2 mi, 39.4% to college) · Cross Creek High School (18.7 mi, 41.1% to college) · Jenkins County High School (19.2 mi, 52.8% to college) · Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School (23.0 mi, 64.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Burke County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Burke County | Burke County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 47% | 47% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 940 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 38% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Burke County High School graduates go to college?
- 47% of the Class of 2024 at Burke County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Burke County High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Burke County High School graduates are Augusta Technical College, Augusta University and Georgia Southern University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Burke County High School?
- Burke County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Burke County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 13.2% of Burke County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
