Burke Middle College
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Morganton, North Carolina 28655 · Burke County Schools
#202 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#8274 of 16,910 nationally
About Burke Middle College
Burke Middle College is a public high located in Morganton, in the Burke County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 11–12. In 2025 it enrolled 130 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 202nd of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 130.
There are 16 schools in Morganton; Burke Middle College ranks 2nd of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)92%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)43.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Burke Middle College by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 43.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burke Middle College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Forest Hill Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 1.5 km away
Liberty Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students · 2.4 km away
Patton High School
Morganton · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students · 2.8 km away
Mull Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 3.3 km away
Salem Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 3.4 km away
Mountain View Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students · 3.6 km away
Hillcrest Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students · 3.6 km away
Freedom High
Morganton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,299 students · 3.7 km away
New Dimensions
Morganton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
569 students · 5.5 km away
Walter R Johnson Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Bladen Early College
Dublin · Public high · Grades 9–13
129 students
Davie County Early College High
Mocksville · Public high · Grades 9–13
131 students
Blue Ridge Early College
Cashiers · Public high · Grades 7–13
127 students
Halifax County Early College High
Weldon · Public high · Grades 9–12
126 students
Vance Virtual Village Academy
Henderson · Public high · Grades 6–12
126 students
Harper Middle College High
Charlotte · Public high · Grades 11–13
125 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Burke Middle College a good school?
Burke Middle College has a Success Index (US) of 50.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #202 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Burke Middle College rank in North Carolina?
Burke Middle College ranks #202 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #8274 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burke Middle College?
Burke Middle College had 130 students in 2025.
Is Burke Middle College a elementary school or a high school?
Burke Middle College is classified as a high covering Grades 11–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burke Middle College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burke Middle College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.