For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,555 students in Morganton, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 281 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Morganton, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Morganton, NC are Robert L. Patton High School, New Dimensions and Freedom High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morganton, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Morganton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Morganton, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert L. Patton High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-3000
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
New Dimensions
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5753
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5753
Grades: K-8
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Independence Boulevard
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1310
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1310
Grades: 9-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #44.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1329 Salem Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5901
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5901
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Alta Vista Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3160
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Glen Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 London Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0661
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0661
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
529 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1330
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1330
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #88.
Mull Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1140 Old Nc 18 South
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5785
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5785
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2363 Nc 181
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1533
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1533
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1010.
W A Young Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Conley Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0632
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 584-0632
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #1111.
Table Rock Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1585 Nc 126
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5212
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5212
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1212.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 Ann Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5906
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-5906
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1313.
Walter R Johnson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Lenoir Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 430-7340
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 430-7340
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 Bouchelle St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1584
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-1584
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1515.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tennessee Street
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-4258
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-4258
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5388
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5388
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
North Liberty
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
523 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3175
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3175
Grades: 11-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Burkemont Ave.
Morganton
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 439-4311
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 439-4311
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Morganton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2142 Pax Hill Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3026
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-3026
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Enola School Unit 24
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2092
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2092
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
300 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2661
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-2661
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
300 Enola Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 438-6586
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 438-6586
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Wtn Nc School For The Deaf (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
517 West Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morganton, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Morganton, NC include Robert L. Patton High School, New Dimensions and Freedom High School.
How many public schools are located in Morganton, NC?
19 public schools are located in Morganton, NC.
What percentage of students in Morganton, NC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Morganton, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morganton, NC?
Morganton, NC public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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