- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morganton, NC
Burke Middle College
Federal NCES profile for Burke Middle College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370048002908
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burke Middle College earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Morganton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 43.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Burke Middle College has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Middle College ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Morganton, NC.
School address
District: Burke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370048002908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Burke Middle College grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 370048002908 · Morganton, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 43.3:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom High (1,299 students)
Burke Middle College grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Burke Middle College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,299 students
- East Burke Hig
East Burke High
874 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
762 students
- Robert L. Patt
Robert L. Patton High School
756 students
- Jimmy C Draugh
Jimmy C Draughn High School
661 students
- This school 130
Burke Middle College
130 students
What this shows Burke Middle College reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burke Middle College compares
Burke Middle College is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43.3:1 | ▲ 174% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 54% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
43.3:1
students per teacher
- 174% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Asian 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Burke Middle College is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burke County Schools reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burke Middle College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Burke High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Patton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jimmy C Draughn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burke Middle College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Morganton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burke Middle College
How many students attend Burke Middle College?
Burke Middle College has 130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morganton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke Middle College?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke Middle College is 43.3:1, which is 174% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 176% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burke Middle College?
30.3% of students at Burke Middle College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burke Middle College?
The largest demographic group at Burke Middle College is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Morganton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke Middle College?
Burke Middle College has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burke Middle College rank among high schools in Morganton?
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Middle College ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Morganton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Morganton on the city page.
What other schools are in Burke County Schools?
Besides Burke Middle College, Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students), East Burke High (874 students), and Mountain View Elementary (762 students). See the Burke County Schools district page for the complete list.