Robert L. Patton High School is a public high school in Morganton, North Carolina. It is a part of the Burke County Public Schools district.
Serving 756 students in grades 9-12, Patton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert L. Patton High School serves the southern part of Morganton, NC, covering an area of approximately 104.4 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being 12.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Patton High School's student population of 756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
756 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
Graduating all students with proficient skills in emerging technologies, critical thinking, new literacies, and moral sensitivities.
School Rankings
Patton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patton High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patton High School's ranking?
Patton High School is ranked #466 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Patton High School often compared to?
Patton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom High School, East Burke High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Patton High School?
The graduation rate of Patton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Patton High School?
756 students attend Patton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Patton High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patton High School?
Patton High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Patton High School offer ?
Patton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Patton High School part of?
Patton High School is part of Burke County Schools.
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