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Public middle school · Burke County Schools · Morganton, North Carolina

Table Rock Middle

Table Rock Middle rates 7.6, among the strongest middle schools in Burke County Schools, where the rated median is 5.8.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.6this school

7.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Burke County Schools median is 5.8.

#472 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina · Burke County Schools: 5 middle schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A Burke County Schools middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 472 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina and 5 of 26 in Burke County Schools.

Table Rock Middle is listed in Burke County Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math59%2 points above the North Carolina average of 57%2026 NC
Reading51%5 points below the North Carolina average of 56%2026 NC
In 2026, 59% of students were proficient in math and 51% in reading, against North Carolina averages of 57% and 56%.2026 NC; 60 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.3
40% of the rating
Academics
6.9
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.0
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 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 · 2026 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)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Table Rock Middle and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$53,464
Median home value
$170,400
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
2
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
1
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Table Rock Middlethis school
    7.6
  2. Walter R Johnson Middle4.7 mi
    7.5Compare →
  3. Nc School for the Deaf4.7 mi
    5.8Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Table Rock Middle.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Table Rock Middle serve?

Table Rock Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Table Rock Middle?

Table Rock Middle has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Table Rock Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Table Rock Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Table Rock Middle rank in NC?

Table Rock Middle ranks #472 of 2,660 schools in NC.

What is Table Rock Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Table Rock Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Table Rock Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Table Rock Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Table Rock Middle a charter school?

No, Table Rock Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Table Rock Middle a Title I school?

No, Table Rock Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Table Rock Middle?

99.3% of students at Table Rock Middle 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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
454
Student-teacher ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Burke County
Phone
(828) 437-5212
Rank in district
#5 of 26
Schools in district
27
District spending per student
$12,261
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 28655)
56,201
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
43.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.