Burke CountyPublic Schools

Burke County Public Schools principals recently took a break from preparing their schools for the return of students to immerse themselves in local and national history. The school administrators visited the History Museum of Burke County in downtown Morganton and the Charters of Freedom monument on the square of the old Burke County courthouse. While at the museum, the principals toured the many exhibits on display that tell the rich history of the county...(App users - See full story in the Recent News section.)

A national website that researches schools ranks Burke County Public Schools 22nd overall and tied for third compared to districts its size on a list of the best school districts in North Carolina. The site, Niche.com, released its new 2020 Best Schools rankings earlier this month. On its list, Burke County Public Schools is the 13th best district for teachers, the 14th best place to teach and the 15th safest district in North Carolina out of 115 school districts. (App users - See full story in the Recent News section.)