Excellent
#311 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 12% in state
Burke Middle College
High School · Burke County Schools · Morganton, NC
A Burke County Schools high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
- Math 87% vs NC 56% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Burke Middle College score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 85 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burke Middle College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated926/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,464
Median home value
$170,400
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| North LibertyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Robert L. Patton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Freedom HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Burke County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #1 of 26
- District spending per student
- $12,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burke Middle College is listed in Burke County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burke Middle College
Burke Middle College is a public high school in Morganton, NC, part of Burke County Schools, serving approximately 131 students in grades 11th-12th with a 43.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burke Middle College
What grades does Burke Middle College serve?
Burke Middle College serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Burke Middle College?
Burke Middle College has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke Middle College is 43.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burke Middle College rank in NC?
Burke Middle College ranks #311 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Burke Middle College's MySchoolScout rating?
Burke Middle College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burke Middle College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burke Middle College has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Burke Middle College a charter school?
No, Burke Middle College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burke Middle College a Title I school?
No, Burke Middle College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burke Middle College?
31.3% of students at Burke Middle College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Burke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.8%
- Phone
- (828) 448-3175
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 28655)
- 56,201
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28655; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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