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Arthur Morgan School
Elementary School
60 AMS CIR, Burnsville, NC 28714
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
2.5:1
Grades
7th – 9th
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
2.5:1
Grades
7th – 9th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Arthur Morgan School
Elementary School in Burnsville · grades 7th – 9th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Arthur Morgan School
Arthur Morgan School is a private elementary school in Burnsville, NC. Arthur Morgan School serves approximately 28 students, and covers grades 7th-9th, and has a 2.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 28 students, Arthur Morgan School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 2.5:1 students to teachers, Arthur Morgan School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Arthur Morgan School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Arthur Morgan School compares to the 6 public schools in Burnsville, NC
Student Demographics
All Schools in Burnsville
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Arthur Morgan School (this school) | — |
| South Toe Elementary | 5.0 |
| East Yancey Middle | 5.3 |
| Burnsville Elementary | 5.5 |
| Mountain Heritage High | 7.5 |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | 3.4 |
| Cane River Middle | 5.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 28 students
- Type
- Private · Friends (Quaker)
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Address
- 60 AMS CIR, Burnsville, NC 28714
- Phone
- (828) 675-4262
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in NC aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
60 AMS CIR, Burnsville, NC 28714
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Arthur Morgan School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Greenlee Primary (rated 8.0/10, 8.6 miles away, in nearby Spruce Pine). Another option is Pleasant Gardens Elementary School (rated 6.2/10, 11.0 miles away, in nearby Marion). Additionally, SPRUCE PINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 9.3 miles away, in nearby Spruce Pine). For more schools in Burnsville, see our Burnsville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| South Toe Elementary Burnsville | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Micaville Elementary Micaville | 6.0 mi | 3.8 |
| GENESIS ACADEMY, INC. Burnsville | 7.4 mi | — |
| East Yancey Middle Burnsville | 7.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Burnsville Elementary Burnsville | 7.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Deyton Elementary Spruce Pine | 8.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Harris Middle Spruce Pine | 8.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Greenlee Primary Spruce Pine | 8.6 mi | 8.0 |
| TRI-COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Spruce Pine | 9.1 mi | 5.4 |
| SPRUCE PINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Spruce Pine | 9.3 mi | 5.7 |
| North Cove Elementary School Marion | 8.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Mitchell High Bakersville | 11.0 mi | 5.7 |
| YANCEY COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Burnsville | 10.0 mi | 3.1 |
| Mountain Heritage High Burnsville | 10.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Pleasant Gardens Elementary School Marion | 11.0 mi | 6.2 |
| West McDowell Middle School Marion | 11.7 mi | 5.5 |
| McDowell Virtual Academy Marion | 11.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Bowman Middle Bakersville | 13.2 mi | 4.8 |
| McDowell High School Marion | 12.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Gouge Elementary Bakersville | 13.4 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 28714 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,551
Median Home Value
$216,200
Median Rent
$803/mo
Population
16,621
College Educated
23.9%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
27.2 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Median Age
46.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arthur Morgan School
What grades does Arthur Morgan School serve?
Arthur Morgan School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Arthur Morgan School?
Arthur Morgan School has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Morgan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Morgan School is 2.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Arthur Morgan School a private school?
Yes, Arthur Morgan School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Arthur Morgan School a religious school?
Arthur Morgan School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 28
- Gender Split
- 36% M / 64% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 189 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yancey County
- Phone
- (828) 675-4262
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