Best Morganton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,321 students in Morganton, NC.

The top-ranked public high schools in Morganton, NC are Patton High School, Freedom High School and North Liberty. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Morganton, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Morganton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.

Morganton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Patton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).