Best Public Schools in Connellys Springs, NC

Summary:

The city of Connellys Springs, North Carolina is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the area is George Hildebrand Elementary, which serves a high-need student population with over 81% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school consistently outperforms the Burke County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in mathematics, with 77.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024. In contrast, Icard Elementary has a higher percentage of Asian students and also excels in mathematics, with 76.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in 2023-2024.

The schools in Connellys Springs exhibit a range of academic performance and student demographics. While East Burke High and East Burke Middle have more mixed results, the data suggests a relationship between higher spending per student, lower student-teacher ratios, and stronger academic outcomes, particularly in schools serving economically disadvantaged populations. Overall, the schools in Connellys Springs provide a diverse educational landscape, with some standout performers and opportunities for continued improvement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Icard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3087 Icard School Road	Connellys Springs	28612	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 397-3491	260	18	14.7	74.6%	186 (71.5%)	2 (0.8%)	30 (11.5%)	38 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	63.1	523^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	65.2%		65.6	493^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	67.2%	30					76.2	57.4	58.8				66.7	46.8	52.9				70.6		$9,629	$1,361	$8,268
East Burke Middle	Public	6-8	3519 Miller Bridge Road	Connellys Springs	28612	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 397-7446	645	33	19.2	71.3%	489 (75.8%)	8 (1.2%)	65 (10.1%)	52 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (4.2%)	51.4	381^st of 793 public middle schools	52.0%		65.3	241^st of 784 public middle schools	69.3%	140								58.7	56.5	49.3				49.5	36.1	45.2		69.9	$8,638	$679	$7,959
East Burke High	Public	9-12	3695 East Burke Boulevard	Connellys Springs	28612	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 397-5541	879	50	17.6	63.5%	677 (77.0%)	15 (1.7%)	72 (8.2%)	69 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	43 (4.9%)	54.5	265^th of 640 public high schools	58.6%		49.1	297^th of 626 public high schools	52.6%	32	61.3	59.8	53.9	54.8															$9,240	$806	$8,435
George Hildebrand Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8078 G Hildebrand Sch Road	Connellys Springs	28612	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 879-9595	318	19	17.0	81.1%	258 (81.1%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.8%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	23 (7.2%)	66.5	462^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	69.3%		70.8	395^th of 1502 public elementary schools	73.7%	67					61.8	77.8	68.0				41.8	68.9	58.0				72.0		$10,687	$1,383	$9,305

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.