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#2577 of 2,648 schools in NC
North Liberty
School · Burke County Schools · Morganton, NC
A Burke County Schools school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
523 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655
- Math 25% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs NC 54% (2025)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Liberty score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where North Liberty 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 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 Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 25 | 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
- #26 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
North Liberty is listed in Burke County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Liberty
North Liberty is a public school in Morganton, NC, part of Burke County Schools, serving approximately 71 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,577 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Liberty
What grades does North Liberty serve?
North Liberty serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend North Liberty?
North Liberty has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Liberty?
The student-teacher ratio at North Liberty is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Liberty rank in NC?
North Liberty ranks #2,577 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is North Liberty's MySchoolScout rating?
North Liberty has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 North Liberty?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Liberty has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Liberty a charter school?
No, North Liberty is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Liberty a Title I school?
No, North Liberty is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Liberty?
95.8% of students at North Liberty 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
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Burke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (828) 437-9656
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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