Schools in Burke County Schools, North Carolina (2025)
24 schools · 11,522 students · 24 public · median Enrollment 453.
Burke County Schools, in North Carolina, has 24 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 11,522 students. By level there are 14 elementary, 5 high, 5 middle; by sector 24 public.
The median Enrollment across Burke County Schools's schools is 453, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
24 of the 24 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Burke Middle College (50.4, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Icard Elementary (45.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Heritage Middle (44.6, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Freedom High (1,299 students), East Burke High (874 students), Mountain View Elementary (762 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys, with the most in Morganton (15), Connelly Springs (4), Valdese (3), Hickory (1).
Ranked schools in Burke County Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 150Burke Middle CollegeMorganton · Public High92% Math proficiency · 130 students
- 246Icard ElementaryConnelly Springs · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 265 students
- 345Heritage MiddleValdese · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 444Salem ElementaryMorganton · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 476 students
- 543East Burke HighConnelly Springs · Public High72% Math proficiency · 874 students
- 642East Burke MiddleConnelly Springs · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 630 students
- 741Drexel ElementaryMorganton · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 841Patton High SchoolMorganton · Public High57% Math proficiency · 756 students
- 941Table Rock MiddleMorganton · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 427 students
- 1040Liberty MiddleMorganton · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 453 students
- 1138Valdese ElementaryValdese · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 530 students
- 1237Draughn High SchoolValdese · Public High62% Math proficiency · 661 students
- 1335Glen Alpine ElementaryMorganton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 295 students
- 1434Walter R Johnson MiddleMorganton · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 441 students
- 1533George Hildebrand ElementaryConnelly Springs · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 1632Freedom HighMorganton · Public High44% Math proficiency · 1,299 students
- 1731Ray Childers ElementaryHickory · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 460 students
- 1831Mull ElementaryMorganton · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 291 students
- 1929Hildebran ElementaryHildebran · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 297 students
- 2029W A Young ElementaryMorganton · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 2126Oak Hill ElementaryMorganton · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 310 students
- 2225Forest Hill ElementaryMorganton · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 2322Hillcrest ElementaryMorganton · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 254 students
- 2420Mountain View ElementaryMorganton · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 762 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burke Middle College Morganton · High · Grades 11–12 | Public | 50.4 Top 50% | 92% Math proficiency | 130 |
| 2 | Icard Elementary Connelly Springs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.7 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 3 | Heritage Middle Valdese · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 4 | Salem Elementary Morganton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.4 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 476 |
| 5 | East Burke High Connelly Springs · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.7 Lower 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 874 |
| 6 | East Burke Middle Connelly Springs · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.5 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 630 |
| 7 | Drexel Elementary Morganton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.8 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 8 | Patton High School Morganton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 40.8 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 756 |
| 9 | Table Rock Middle Morganton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.7 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 427 |
| 10 | Liberty Middle Morganton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 11 | Valdese Elementary Valdese · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 12 | Draughn High School Valdese · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.0 Lower 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 661 |
| 13 | Glen Alpine Elementary Morganton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 14 | Walter R Johnson Middle Morganton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 441 |
| 15 | George Hildebrand Elementary Connelly Springs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 16 | Freedom High Morganton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,299 |
| 17 | Ray Childers Elementary Hickory · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 460 |
| 18 | Mull Elementary Morganton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 291 |
| 19 | Hildebran Elementary Hildebran · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 297 |
| 20 | W A Young Elementary Morganton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.8 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 21 | Oak Hill Elementary Morganton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.7 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 310 |
| 22 | Forest Hill Elementary Morganton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 23 | Hillcrest Elementary Morganton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 254 |
| 24 | Mountain View Elementary Morganton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 762 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Burke County Schools side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Burke County Schools?
Burke Middle College is the highest-ranked school in Burke County Schools with a Success Index (US) of 50.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Burke County Schools?
Burke County Schools has 24 schools (5 high, 14 elementary, 5 middle) educating 11,522 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Burke County Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Burke County Schools is 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.