For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,866 students in Burke County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Burke County, NC are Robert L. Patton High School, Jimmy C Draughn High School and East Burke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Burke County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Robert L. Patton High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Burke County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert L. Patton High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-3000
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 Lovelady Road Ne
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 879-4200
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 879-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
East Burke High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3695 East Burke Boulevard
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-5541
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-5541
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Independence Boulevard
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1310
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Hallyburton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 South Main Street
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5388
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5388
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
North Liberty
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
523 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3175
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3175
Grades: 11-12
| 128 students
Burke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2142 Pax Hill Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3026
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3026
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
East Alps (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
213 1st St
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-6175
Hildebran, NC 28637
(828) 397-6175
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Enola School Unit 24
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2092
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2092
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
300 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2661
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2661
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
205 South Main St
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
Drexel, NC 28619
(828) 437-4184
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
300 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 438-6586
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 438-6586
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
170 Honeycutt Drive
Rutherford College, NC 28671
(828) 879-8870
Rutherford College, NC 28671
(828) 879-8870
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Wtn Nc School For The Deaf (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
517 West Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burke County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Burke County, NC include Robert L. Patton High School, Jimmy C Draughn High School and East Burke High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burke County, NC?
8 public high schools are located in Burke County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County, NC?
Burke County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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