How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Freedom High | Liberty Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Morganton, NC | Morganton, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 453 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.5% | 50.8% |
| 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 | Freedom High | Liberty Middle |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Freedom High | Liberty Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.8% | 67.8% |
| African American | 7.2% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.3% | 17.7% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 7.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Freedom High | Liberty Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 324.8:1 | 226.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.4% | 36.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 245 | 63 |
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.