Best Schools in Morganton, NC
Morganton, NC has a total of 34 schools including 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 12,677 students attend Morganton, NC schools. On average, schools in Morganton score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Morganton greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Morganton, NC
Morganton, NC has 7 high schools with 3,118 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Morganton score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Morganton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Burke Middle College
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Rutherford Early College High School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 191 Students
3. Mcdowell Early College
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 225 Students
4. Caldwell Early College
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 396 Students
5. Robert L. Patton High School
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
6. Freedom High
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1414 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morganton, NC
Morganton, NC has 8 middle schools with 4,048 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Morganton score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Morganton meet expectations.
1. Heritage Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
2. East Burke Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
3. Liberty Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
4. Table Rock Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
5. East Rutherford Middle School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 552 Students
6. East Mcdowell Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
7. Gamewell Middle
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
8. Walter R Johnson Middle
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morganton, NC
Morganton, NC has 16 elementary schools with 5,264 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Morganton score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Morganton exceed expectations.
1. New Dimensions
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The New Dimensions School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 535 Students
2. Sunshine Elementary School
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Rutherford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
3. Salem Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
4. Drexel Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
5. Mull Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
6. Glen Alpine Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
7. George Hildebrand Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
8. Oak Hill Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
9. W A Young Elementary
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Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
10. Gamewell Elementary
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morganton, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morganton, NC has a total population of 48,757 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morganton, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Morganton, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morganton, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morganton, NC.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Morganton, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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