Burley’s public schools outscore 68% of Washington districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Burley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Burley’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 211 Washington towns with household incomes within a quarter of Burley’s, its schools beat 60%, lower than their 68% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,593 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then three middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Burley Christian School Secondary (private) and Burley Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Burley’s grade
B+: better than 68% of Washington school districts. Test scores are above the Washington average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Burley, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Burley · depends on your address
John Sedgwick Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 731 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
Cedar Heights Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 689 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 623 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
7th grade in Burley · depends on your address
John Sedgwick Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 731 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
Cedar Heights Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 689 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 623 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
8th grade in Burley · depends on your address
John Sedgwick Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 731 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
Cedar Heights Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 689 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
Marcus Whitman Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 623 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
9th grade in Burley
South Kitsap High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,448 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
10th grade in Burley
South Kitsap High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,448 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Port Orchard
Burley’s public schools are run by South Kitsap School District, which also serves Bremerton and Port Orchard. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Burley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Burley’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Burley | B+ | South Kitsap |
Every school in Burley
16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Burley’s schools
Are Burley’s schools good?
By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Burley children attend outscore 68% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 60%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Burley in?
South Kitsap School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,326 students in 17 schools (2024–25).
Where do Burley kids go to high school?
South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, with 2,448 students.
What is Burley’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in South Kitsap School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Burley spend per student?
$18,593 in South Kitsap School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Burley?
Yes: Burley Christian School Secondary (religious, grades PK–12, 229 students) and Burley Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 228 students).
Parents talk
What Burley families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.