Burke County Schools School District

The Burke County Schools School District is located in Morganton, NC and includes 28 schools that serve 14,499 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Burke County Schools School District spends $6,788 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Burke County Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Burke County Schools School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Burke County Schools School District serves 8% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.