Best Schools in Burke County, NC
Burke County, NC has a total of 39 schools including 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 14,261 students attend Burke County, NC schools. On average, schools in Burke County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Burke County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Burke County, NC
Burke County, NC has 9 high schools with 4,166 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Burke County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Burke County exceed expectations.
1. Burke Middle College
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Robert L. Patton High School
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
3. Jimmy C Draughn High School
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
4. East Burke High
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
5. Freedom High
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
6. Hallyburton Academy
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burke County, NC
Burke County, NC has 7 middle schools with 2,988 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Burke County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Burke County meet expectations.
1. Heritage Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
2. East Burke Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
3. Harris Middle
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Mitchell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
4. Avery Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
5. Liberty Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
6. Table Rock Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
7. Walter R Johnson Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burke County, NC
Burke County, NC has 20 elementary schools with 6,860 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Burke County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Burke County exceed expectations.
1. New Dimensions
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The New Dimensions School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 535 Students
2. Icard Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
3. Baton Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
4. Salem Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
5. Drexel Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
6. Valdese Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
7. Mull Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
8. Glen Alpine Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
9. George Hildebrand Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
10. Oak Hill Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burke County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burke County, NC has a total population of 87,570 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burke County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Burke County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burke County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burke County, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Burke County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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