Burke Middle College

1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Burke Middle College serves 128 students in grades 11-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burke Middle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Burke Middle College's student population of 128 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
128 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Burke Middle College is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
90-94%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
21%
4%
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Hispanic
17%
20%
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Black
3%
25%
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White
52%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Burke Middle College and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burke Middle College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burke Middle College and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Burke Middle College?
The graduation rate of Burke Middle College is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Burke Middle College?
128 students attend Burke Middle College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Burke Middle College students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burke Middle College?
Burke Middle College has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burke Middle College offer ?
Burke Middle College offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Burke Middle College part of?
Burke Middle College is part of Burke County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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