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#1431 of 2,648 schools in NC
East Burke High
High School · Burke County Schools · Connelly Springs, NC
A Burke County Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3695 East Burke Boulevard, Connelly Springs, NC 28612
- Math 42% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Burke High score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Burke High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated926/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,007
Median home value
$159,400
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Reflections of Christ Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 3.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Jimmy C Draughn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Burke Middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 11–12 | Not available | 131 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burke County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #15 of 26
- District spending per student
- $12,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Burke High is listed in Burke County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Burke High
East Burke High is a public high school in Connelly Springs, NC, part of Burke County Schools, serving approximately 868 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Burke High
What grades does East Burke High serve?
East Burke High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Burke High?
East Burke High has an enrollment of approximately 868 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Burke High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Burke High is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Burke High rank in NC?
East Burke High ranks #1,431 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is East Burke High's MySchoolScout rating?
East Burke High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Burke High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Burke High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Burke High a charter school?
No, East Burke High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Burke High a Title I school?
No, East Burke High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Burke High?
99.3% of students at East Burke High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 868
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Burke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (828) 397-5541
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28612)
- 11,182
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28612; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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