High Schools in Burke County Schools


Summary:

The Burke County Schools district in North Carolina is home to 6 high schools serving students in grades 9-12. The schools in this district display a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions and others facing significant challenges.

Burke Middle College is the clear standout, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores, particularly in Math III where proficiency is over 80%. In contrast, Hallyburton Academy lags behind the district and state averages, with low test scores and a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 97.03%, suggesting it may be facing significant challenges in providing quality education to its students.

The other high schools in the Burke County Schools district display a range of performance, with Jimmy C Draughn High School and Robert L. Patton High School standing out for their strong test scores, particularly in Math I and Math III. East Burke High and Freedom High have maintained a more consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the years.

District Detail

 700 East Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655

 (828) 439-4311

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 11,690

Primary Schools: 14
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 6
Alternative Schools: 2
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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.





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