Burke Middle College vs Patton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 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
Patton High School
Morganton · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
| Measure | Burke Middle College Morganton, North Carolina | Patton High School Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 528 | #274 of 528 |
| National rank | #8274 of 16,910 | #10777 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 130 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 43.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 57% |
| city | Morganton | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burke Middle College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 40.8).
- •Burke Middle College does better on math proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Burke Middle College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 98.9%).
- •Patton High School does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 43.3).
- •Patton High School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 130.
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 Patton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Burke Middle College ranks higher (50.4 vs 40.8 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 Patton High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Middle College: 130. Patton High School: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Middle College and Patton High School rank in North Carolina?
Burke Middle College is 202nd of 528 and Patton High School is 274th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).