How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Burke Middle | Robert L. Patton High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Connelly Springs, NC | Morganton, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 630 | 756 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.6% | 49.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Burke Middle | Robert L. Patton High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,502 | $12,502 |
| District | Burke County Schools | Burke County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Burke Middle | Robert L. Patton High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 70.1% |
| African American | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% | 21.8% |
| Asian | 9.2% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Burke Middle | Robert L. Patton High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 315:1 | 252:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.6% | 26.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 154 | 43 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.