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Burke County Schools
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  • MORGANTON, NC
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Burke County Schools

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    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade A
    4. College Prep
      grade A minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B+
    6. Administration
      grade B+
    7. Sports
      grade B+
    8. Food
      grade B
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B

    Burke County Schools is an above average, public school district located in MORGANTON, NC. It has 11,733 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    47%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    45%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1140
    225 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    532 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    11,733
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    60.1%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $48,623
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9.4%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $9,107 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      62%
    • Support Services
      33%
    • Other
      5%

    Living in the Area

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    2. Good for Families
      grade B+
    3. Housing
      grade A minus
    Median Household Income
    $49,157
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $840
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $160,700
    National
    $244,900

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