Burke County Schools has 26 schools and 12,230 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 30%. Also, 57.9% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Burke County Schools: The learner body at the schools served by Burke County Schools is 67.7% White, 6.2% Black, 15.8% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 67.7% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Burke County Schools, 57.9% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 9.5% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Burke County Schools: Within Burke County Schools, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 95.0% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 16:1. The district has 18 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Burke County Schools: In Burke County Schools, 42% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 49% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 40% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 36% tested at or above that level for math. And 58% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 40% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Burke County Schools: Burke County Schools spends $9,370 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $114,626,000. The school district spends $5,398.5 million on instruction, $2,704.1 million on support services and $451.8 million on other expenses.