Burke County Schools School District

700 East Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Burke County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 11,632 students in Burke County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Burke County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
27 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
11,632 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
733 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Burke County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NC)
#152 out of 321 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Burke County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burke County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burke County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Burke County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.70
# American Indian Students
19 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
697 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,241 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
20%
# Black Students
499 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
4%
25%
# White Students
7,422 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
64%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
732 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
342
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
786
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
775
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
787
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
812
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
803
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
839
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
844
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
892
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
996
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,088
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
974
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
899
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
795
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,727 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,747 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$17,307 MM
This chart display total revenue of Burke County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$125 MM
$17,964 MM
This chart display total spending of Burke County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,727
$11,354
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Burke County Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,747
$11,785
This chart display average spending per public school student in Burke County Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Burke County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert L. Patton High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
Jimmy C Draughn High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
709 Lovelady Road Ne
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 879-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
East Burke High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3695 East Burke Boulevard
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-5541
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: #44.
Icard Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3087 Icard School Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1951 Enon Road
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0731
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Freedom High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
511 Independence Boulevard
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #77.
Salem Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1329 Salem Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5901
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #88.
East Burke Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3519 Miller Bridge Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-7446
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #99.
Drexel Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Alta Vista Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Glen Alpine Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 London Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0661
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1111.
Valdese Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
298 Praley Street
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0704
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
529 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1330
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #1313.
Mull Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1140 Old Nc 18 South
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5785
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #1414.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2363 Nc 181
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1533
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
George Hildebrand Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8078 G Hildebrand Sch Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hildebran Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Us Hwy 70 West
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-3181
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #1717.
W A Young Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Conley Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0632
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1818.
Table Rock Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1585 Nc 126
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5212
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1919.
Ray Childers Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1183 Cape Hickory Road
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-1340
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #2020.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 Ann Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5906
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #2121.
Walter R Johnson Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 430-7340
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #2222.
Mountain View Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Bouchelle St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1584
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #2323.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Tennessee Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-4258
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Hallyburton Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
205 South Main Street
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
North Liberty
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
523 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burke Middle College
Math: 90-94%
1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3175
Grades: 11-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burke Virtual Academy
1001 Burkemont Ave. Morganton
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 439-4311
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Burke County Schools School District?
Burke County Schools School District manages 27 public schools serving 11,632 students.
What is the rank of Burke County Schools School District?
Burke County Schools School District is ranked #155 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County Schools School District?
64% of Burke County Schools School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burke County Schools School District?
Burke County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Burke County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,747 is less than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 27 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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