2024 Best Schools in Burke County

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

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Public School,

MORGANTON, NC,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 535,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

Icard Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers keep in contact with you, they talk to you as a person instead just a parent. They are interested in making learning fun..

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 260,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Burke County.

Heritage Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says excellent, caring teachers. Teachers invested in the education of all the students. county changeover in administration has taken place but new administration is excellent and hopefully will love....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 453,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#1 Best Public High Schools in Burke County.

Robert L. Patton High School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

9-12,

250 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Patton High School is an amazing school, I’d argue even the best in the county. Patton has great staff/administration who prioritize our safety and well-being. They also offer many different CTE....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 752,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in Burke County.

Burke Middle College

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

11-12,

82 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Burke Middle College is an experience that I can say has shaped me into the person that I am today. Before Burke Middle I was just an average student, waking up at 8:00 am, going to school, and....

Read 82 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 119,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 40 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

Salem Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 401,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Burke County.

East Burke Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

6-8,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I was in the chorus my second year and the band my second year, both were nice experiences. I was also a AB student, and had plenty of help and resources..

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 645,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

Glen Alpine Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 279,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

Drexel Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 438,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#3 Best Public High Schools in Burke County.

Freedom High School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

9-12,

111 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Like any other school, Freedom High School probably gives every student a different experience. While some may have criticisms, others may treasure their time spent there. I got the chance to learn....

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Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 1,414,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Burke County.

Liberty Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 457,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

Valdese Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Valdese Elementary School is a great learning environment. The teachers all know one another and have great relationships with their students. I know this from experience when I attended. It's not....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 521,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

Oak Hill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 327,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

Mull Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 258,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Burke County.

Table Rock Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I mostly enjoyed my experience at TRMS. I had great teachers who gave a quality education and were there for the students who needed them. The school has a rich school spirit and encourages all to....

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Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 502,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

Ray Childers Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 457,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

Hildebran Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 320,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public High Schools in Burke County.

Jimmy C. Draughn High School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

9-12,

111 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Draughn High School is a vibrant hub of academic and extracurricular activity. The classrooms ignite a thirst for knowledge, while extracurricular activities instill values of discipline, teamwork,....

Read 111 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 682,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke County.

W.A. Young Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 306,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

East Burke High School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

9-12,

126 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I enjoyed going to East Burke through my 4 years of being a high school student. I made so many friends and memories along the way that will last a life time. I learned so many lessons through core....

Read 126 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 879,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

George Hildebrand Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 318,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

Forest Hill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 269,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

Mountain View Elementary

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 677,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

Walter R. Johnson Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

6-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Students: 465,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

Mountain Crest Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Burke County Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: C+,

Students: 284,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,