Mailing address for Burke County Schools

To reach Burke County Schools, address your envelope to Burke County Schools, PO Drawer 989, Morganton, NC 28680-0989. Burke County Schools is a public school district in Morganton, North Carolina, serving Pre-K through grade 12 across 27 schools.

District office — Burke County Schools

Burke County Schools
PO Drawer 989
Morganton, NC  28680-0989

Add the specific recipient above the district name — e.g. "Attn: Registrar" for a records or transcript request, or "Attn: Superintendent" / "Attn: Board of Education" for district correspondence.

Verified September 2026nces.ed.govburke.k12.nc.us

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Key facts

  • Send mail to Burke County Schools, PO Drawer 989, Morganton, NC 28680-0989 — the district's central office.
  • Burke County Schools serves Pre-K through grade 12 across 27 schools (NCES LEA ID 3700480).
  • The district office is physically located at 700 East Parker Road, Morganton, NC 28655 — mail still goes to the address above.
  • District office phone: (828)439-4311.
  • Official district website: http://www.burke.k12.nc.us.
  • A written request for a student's education records under FERPA should include the student's full name, date of birth, and the years they attended, plus your signature and a callback number.
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How to send your letter

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    Confirm who should receive it

    Records and transcript requests usually go to the registrar or records office; general correspondence goes to the superintendent or board. Check http://www.burke.k12.nc.us if you're not sure of the right department.

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    Address it correctly

    Write the recipient or department first, then Burke County Schools, PO Drawer 989, Morganton, NC 28680-0989.

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    Include what they need

    For a records request: the student's full name, date of birth, years attended, and your signature — schools generally require written authorization under FERPA before releasing education records. For general correspondence, state your request or concern clearly and include a way to reach you back.

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Common questions

What is the mailing address for Burke County Schools?

Burke County Schools, PO Drawer 989, Morganton, NC 28680-0989 — the district's central administrative office.

How do I request a student's records or transcript from Burke County Schools by mail?

Write to the district's registrar or records office at the address above. Include the student's full name, date of birth, years attended, and your signature — schools generally require written authorization under FERPA before releasing education records.

Where do I mail a letter to the superintendent or school board of Burke County Schools?

Address it "Attn: Superintendent" or "Attn: Board of Education", then Burke County Schools, PO Drawer 989, Morganton, NC 28680-0989.

How many schools does Burke County Schools operate?

27 as of the most recent NCES Common Core of Data directory, serving Pre-K through grade 12.

Is Burke County Schools's office address different from its mailing address?

The office is physically located at 700 East Parker Road, Morganton, NC 28655, but mail should go to PO Drawer 989, Morganton, NC 28680-0989 — the address above.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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