Burke County Schools District
- 700 EAST PARKER RD
- MORGANTON, NC 28655
- (828) 439-4312
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73.7% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,932 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 30 | - |
| Number of Students | 15,569 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,050 | - |
District Test Scores
EOC - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
EOC - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.1% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 70.7% | 67.9% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.1% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 78.4% | 72.9% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.8% | 81.2% | |
| 2009 | 71.9% | 71.3% | |
| Civics and Economics Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.6% | 78.7% | |
| 2009 | 72.6% | 71.3% | |
| English I Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.7% | 82.8% | |
| 2009 | 77.8% | 74.3% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.4% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 77.1% | 73.3% | |
| Physical Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.6% | 76.4% | |
| 2009 | 53.7% | 62.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.3% | 81.6% | |
| 2009 | 75.5% | 71.2% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2009 | 84.6% | 77.7% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2009 | 93.8% | 85.9% | |
EOG - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.6% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.7% | 82.4% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.3% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 71.1% | 66.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.1% | 84.3% | |
| 2009 | 88.8% | 82.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.7% | 73.1% | |
| 2009 | 73.3% | 70.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 82.3% | |
| 2009 | 89.1% | 81.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.3% | 72.3% | |
| 2009 | 72.7% | 69.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.8% | 69.8% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 61.5% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.3% | 81.1% | |
| 2009 | 89.2% | 78.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.6% | 76.6% | |
| 2009 | 78.9% | 72.2% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.4% | 80.8% | |
| 2009 | 88.6% | 79.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.5% | 67.6% | |
| 2009 | 71.4% | 65.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.3% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 91.1% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.2% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 75.1% | 67.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.4% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 79.5% | 68.3% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.5% | 70.4% | |
| 2009 | 76.8% | 71.1% | |
Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 15,569 | 14.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 420 |
| Kindergarten Students | 892 |
| 1st Grade Students | 936 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,013 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,052 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,068 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,042 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,076 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,064 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,111 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,181 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,164 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,057 |
| 12th Grade Students | 975 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 34 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,009 |
| Hispanic | 955 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,382 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 10,671 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,253 |
| Female | 6,798 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,050 | 14.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 497 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 528 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 25 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 241 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 24 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 46 |
| Elementary | 16 |
| Secondary | 29 |
| Other | 1 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 27 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 639 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 54 |
| School Administrators | 53 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 73 |
| Student Support Services | 118 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 329 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $122,700,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $27,940,000 | 22.8% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $22,396,000 | 18.3% |
| School Lunch | $2,632,000 | 2.1% |
| Non-Specified | $218,000 | 0.2% |
| Rents and Royalties | $21,000 | 0.02% |
| Sale of Property | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $249,000 | 0.2% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $705,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $49,000 | 0.04% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,668,000 | 1.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $80,027,000 | 65.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $78,175,000 | 63.7% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $199,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Non-Specified | $606,000 | 0.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $1,045,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $14,733,000 | 12.0% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,241,000 | 3.5% |
| Through State - Other | $96,000 | 0.08% |
| Non-Specified | $8,997,000 | 7.3% |
| Direct - Other | $1,399,000 | 1.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $111,144,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $69,515,000 | 62.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $33,778,000 | 30.4% |
| Student Support | $5,993,000 | 4.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,798,000 | 2.3% |
| General Administration Support | $892,000 | 0.7% |
| School Administration Support | $6,962,000 | 5.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $10,765,000 | 8.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,961,000 | 2.4% |
| Other Support Services | $3,407,000 | 2.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,851,000 | 7.1% |
| Food Services | $7,851,000 | 6.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 73.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 918 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 8 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 198 | 4.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Burke County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 30
- Students: 15,569
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,050
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
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School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BURKE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
510 College St
Morganton, NC Public | 6-12 | 91 | 7.3 |  Review This School |
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| BURKE MIDDLE COLLEGE SCHOOL | ||||
1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC Public | 10-12 | 123 | 41.0 | Review This School |
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| CHESTERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2142 Pax Hill Rd
Morganton, NC Public | PK-5 | 243 | 12.1 | Review This School |
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| DREXEL PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
101 Altavista St
Drexel, NC Public | PK-2 | 283 | 12.5 | Review This School |
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| EAST ALPS SCHOOL | ||||
213 1st St
Hildebran, NC Public | 6-12 | 100 | 12.7 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EAST BURKE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3695 East Burke Blvd
Connelly Springs, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,005 | 14.5 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| EAST BURKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3519 Miller Bridge Rd
Icard, NC Public | 6-8 | 761 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
304 Ann St
Morganton, NC Public | PK-5 | 450 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
511 Independence Blvd
Morganton, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,187 | 14.9 |  4 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| GEORGE HILDEBRAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8078 G Hildebrand Sch Rd
Connelly Springs, NC Public | PK-5 | 426 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| GLEN ALPINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
302 London St
Morganton, NC Public | PK-5 | 524 | 12.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HALLYBURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
205 South Main St
Drexel, NC Public | 3-5 | 287 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1951 Enon Rd
Valdese, NC Public | 6-8 | 657 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| HILDEBRAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
703 Us Hwy 70 West
Hildebran, NC Public | PK-5 | 432 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
201 Tennessee St
Morganton, NC Public | PK-5 | 209 | 11.2 | Review This School |
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| ICARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3087 Icard Sch Rd
Icard, NC Public | PK-5 | 312 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| JIMMY C. DRAUGHN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
709 Lovelady Rd
Valdese, NC Public | 9-12 | 782 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
529 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC Public | 6-8 | 680 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
106 Alphabet Ln
Morganton, NC Public | PK-5 | 246 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| MULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1140 Old Nc 18 South
Morganton, NC Public | PK-5 | 346 | 13.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH LIBERTY SCHOOL | ||||
523 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC Public | KG-12 | 81 | 7.6 | Review This School |
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| OAK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2363 Nc 181
Morganton, NC Public | PK-5 | 459 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| RAY CHILDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1183 Cape Hickory Rd
Hickory, NC Public | PK-5 | 494 | 14.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROBERT L PATTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
701 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC Public | 9-12 | 1,064 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| RUTHERFORD COLLEGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 170 Honeycutt Dr
Rutherford College, NC Public | PK-5 | 229 | 14.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1329 Salem Rd
Morganton, NC Public | PK-5 | 620 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| TABLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1581 Nc 126
Morganton, NC Public | 6-8 | 629 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| VALDESE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
298 Praley St
Valdese, NC Public | PK-5 | 453 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| WALTER R JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
701 Lenoir Rd
Morganton, NC Public | 6-8 | 494 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| W A YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
325 Conley Rd
Morganton, NC Public | PK-5 | 384 | 13.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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