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#1893 of 2,648 schools in NC
Freedom High
High School · Burke County Schools · Morganton, NC
A Burke County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
511 Independence Boulevard, Morganton, NC 28655
- Math 55% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Freedom High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Freedom High 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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 | 1.9 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Burke Middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 11–12 | 2.3 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| North LibertyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Robert L. Patton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 753 | 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
- #19 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
Freedom High is listed in Burke County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom High
Freedom High is a public high school in Morganton, NC, part of Burke County Schools, serving approximately 1,374 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,893 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom High
What grades does Freedom High serve?
Freedom High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Freedom High?
Freedom High has an enrollment of approximately 1,374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom High?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom High is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom High rank in NC?
Freedom High ranks #1,893 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Freedom High's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Freedom High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Freedom High a charter school?
No, Freedom High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freedom High a Title I school?
No, Freedom High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom High?
99.8% of students at Freedom High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Burke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (828) 433-1310
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- 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.
- Reading/ELA 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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