Burke County Public Schools is located in the foothills of North Carolina. The district is made up of 14 elementary schools, five middle schools, four high schools, an alternative school, a special needs school, a middle college and a STEAM Academy. Our schools are able to provide personal technology to almost every student in high school and middle school, plus all teachers are issued a device. Niche.com ranks BCPS 22nd out of 116 on a list of Best School Districts in the state. Our mission is to educate diverse learners, nurture their potentials, and empower them to be competitive, successful and productive citizens. At Burke County Public Schools we are proud to ignite learning for a brighter future.