How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Burke County Schools | Lincoln County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Morganton, North Carolina | Lincolnton, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 11,770 | 11,629 |
| Number of Schools | 27 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Burke County Schools | Lincoln County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,261 | $10,722 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| State Revenue | 61.7% | 58.7% |
| Local Revenue | 15.2% | 22.4% |
Burke County Schools
Federal State Local
Lincoln County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Burke County Schools | Lincoln County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.4% | 71.2% |
| African American | 3.7% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% | 13.9% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.3% | 65.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Burke County Schools | Lincoln County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 56 | 65 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 283:1 | 317.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 22.4% |
School Types
Burke County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 14
Lincoln County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.