Walter R Johnson Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Morganton, North Carolina 28655 · Burke County Schools
#222 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#11001 of 15,369 nationally
About Walter R Johnson Middle
Walter R Johnson Middle is a public middle located in Morganton, in the Burke County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 441 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 222nd of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 441.
There are 16 schools in Morganton; Walter R Johnson Middle ranks 9th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
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 Walter R Johnson Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter R Johnson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Morganton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
569 students · 955 m away
Mountain View Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students · 3.1 km away
Hillcrest Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students · 3.3 km away
Freedom High
Morganton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,299 students · 4.7 km away
Forest Hill Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 5.4 km away
Oak Hill Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students · 5.8 km away
Burke Middle College
Morganton · Public high · Grades 11–12
130 students · 6.4 km away
Table Rock Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
427 students · 7.6 km away
Drexel Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 8.3 km away
Liberty Middle
Morganton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students · 8.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walter R Johnson Middle a good school?
Walter R Johnson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 34.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #222 of 469 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 Walter R Johnson Middle rank in North Carolina?
Walter R Johnson Middle ranks #222 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #11001 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter R Johnson Middle?
Walter R Johnson Middle had 441 students in 2025.
Is Walter R Johnson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Walter R Johnson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter R Johnson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter R Johnson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.