Burke Middle College vs New Dimensions
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burke Middle College
Morganton · Public high · Grades 11–12
130 students
New Dimensions
Morganton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
569 students
| Measure | Burke Middle College Morganton, North Carolina | New Dimensions Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 528 | #211 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #8274 of 16,910 | #17526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 130 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 43.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 47% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Dimensions scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 50.4).
- •Burke Middle College does better on math proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •New Dimensions does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 97.7%).
- •New Dimensions does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 43.3).
- •New Dimensions is the larger school with 569 students compared with 130.
- •Burke Middle College is a public school while New Dimensions is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burke Middle College better than New Dimensions?
On the Success Index (US), New Dimensions ranks higher (61.0 vs 50.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burke Middle College and New Dimensions?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Middle College: 130. New Dimensions: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Middle College and New Dimensions rank in North Carolina?
Burke Middle College is 202nd of 528 and New Dimensions is 211th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).