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#1694 of 2,648 schools in NC
Nc School for the Deaf
School · Deaf and Blind Schools · Morganton, NC
A Deaf and Blind Schools school where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
517 W Fleming Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nc School for the Deaf score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 10-year record (2012–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nc School for the Deaf 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated926/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North LibertyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Eastern Nc School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | Not available | 42 | Compare → |
| Gov. Morehead School F/t BlindEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | Not available | 44 | 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.
Deaf and Blind Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nc School for the Deaf is listed in Deaf and Blind Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nc School for the Deaf
Nc School for the Deaf is a public school in Morganton, NC, part of Deaf and Blind Schools, serving approximately 60 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,694 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nc School for the Deaf
What grades does Nc School for the Deaf serve?
Nc School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Nc School for the Deaf?
Nc School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nc School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Nc School for the Deaf is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nc School for the Deaf rank in NC?
Nc School for the Deaf ranks #1,694 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Nc School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Nc School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Nc School for the Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nc School for the Deaf has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Nc School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, Nc School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nc School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, Nc School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nc School for the Deaf?
95.0% of students at Nc School for the Deaf 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Burke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (828) 432-5388
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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