Burke County Public Schools
Burke County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
29
public schools
Total Enrollment
12,366
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Burke County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Burke County has 3 district entries. Burke County Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 27 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Morganton has the most listed schools, with 19 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 15 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
29
in Burke County
Reported Enrollment
12,366
29 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Burke County
Burke County Schools
The New Dimensions School
Deaf and Blind Schools
29 Public Schools in Burke County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 29 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom High | Profile | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,414 |
| East Burke High | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Connelly Springs, 28612Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 879 |
| Robert L. Patton High School | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 752 |
| Jimmy C Draughn High School | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Valdese, 28690Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 682 |
| Mountain View Elementary | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 677 |
| East Burke Middle | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Connelly Springs, 28612Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 645 |
| New Dimensions | Listed only | The New Dimensions School | Morganton, 28655City: Small | KG–8 | Charter | 535 |
| Valdese Elementary | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Valdese, 28690Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 521 |
| Table Rock Middle | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 502 |
| Walter R Johnson Middle | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 465 |
| Liberty Middle | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 457 |
| Ray Childers Elementary | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Hickory, 28601Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 457 |
| Heritage Middle | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Valdese, 28690Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 453 |
| Drexel Elementary | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 438 |
| Salem Elementary | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 401 |
| Oak Hill Elementary | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 327 |
| Hildebran Elementary | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Hildebran, 28637Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 320 |
| George Hildebrand Elementary | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Connelly Springs, 28612Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 318 |
| W A Young Elementary | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 306 |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Listed only | Burke County Schools | Morganton, 28655City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 284 |
Freedom High
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / City: Small
East Burke High
Burke County Schools
Connelly Springs, 28612 / Rural: Fringe
Robert L. Patton High School
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / Rural: Fringe
Jimmy C Draughn High School
Burke County Schools
Valdese, 28690 / Rural: Fringe
Mountain View Elementary
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / City: Small
East Burke Middle
Burke County Schools
Connelly Springs, 28612 / Suburb: Midsize
New Dimensions
The New Dimensions School
Morganton, 28655 / City: Small
Valdese Elementary
Burke County Schools
Valdese, 28690 / Suburb: Midsize
Table Rock Middle
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / Rural: Fringe
Walter R Johnson Middle
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / Rural: Fringe
Liberty Middle
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / Rural: Fringe
Ray Childers Elementary
Burke County Schools
Hickory, 28601 / Suburb: Midsize
Heritage Middle
Burke County Schools
Valdese, 28690 / Suburb: Midsize
Drexel Elementary
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / Suburb: Midsize
Salem Elementary
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / Suburb: Midsize
Oak Hill Elementary
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / Rural: Fringe
Hildebran Elementary
Burke County Schools
Hildebran, 28637 / Suburb: Midsize
George Hildebrand Elementary
Burke County Schools
Connelly Springs, 28612 / Rural: Distant
W A Young Elementary
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / Suburb: Midsize
Hillcrest Elementary
Burke County Schools
Morganton, 28655 / City: Small
Burke County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Burke County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Burke County public school directory?
The directory lists 29 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Burke County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Burke County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Burke County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Burke County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Burke County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.