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Burke County Schools

Burke County Schools is a public school district in Morganton, NC with 27 schools, 11,667 students, grades PK–12, a B district rating and $11,809 of spending per student.

BTopHap district rating
Rating
B
Schools
27
Students
11,667
Grades
PK–12
Spending per student
$11,809
Teachers (FTE)
694

27 schools

Schools in this district

Primary · 14

District details

Students per teacher
17:1
Total annual spending
$137,775,603
Setting
Suburb - Medium
Headquarters
Morganton, NC
Phone
(828) 439-4311
Website
burke.k12.nc.us
NCES district ID
3700480
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Common questions

About Burke County Schools

How is Burke County Schools rated?

Burke County Schools holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in Burke County Schools?

Burke County Schools operates 27 schools — 14 primary, 5 middle, 6 high and 2 other by instruction level.

How many students does Burke County Schools serve?

Burke County Schools enrolls 11,667 students across 694 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 17 students per teacher.

How much does Burke County Schools spend per student?

Burke County Schools reports $11,809 of spending per student. Across 11,667 students that is roughly $137,775,603 a year.

What grades does Burke County Schools cover?

Burke County Schools covers grades PK–12.

Where is Burke County Schools located?

Burke County Schools is headquartered in Morganton, North Carolina.