Burke County, GA is proud to offer its community members access to quality educational opportunities. The county is served by the Burke County Public School System, which offers students in grades K-12 a variety of educational options. The school system strives to provide excellent academic programs that lead to college- and career-readiness for all students. Each school is rated according to its overall performance on state assessments and other criteria such as graduation rate and postsecondary enrollment. In addition, local education resources like libraries, museums, and other learning centres are also available for students throughout the county. With an emphasis on serving all learners in the community, Burke County has dedicated itself to providing access to high quality education that will prepare young people for success in college or their chosen careers.
Burke County schools spend $12,625 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 14 pupils per teacher, 400 students per librarian, and 407 children per counselor.