- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morganton, NC
Table Rock Middle
Federal NCES profile for Table Rock Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370048000108
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Table Rock Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Morganton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Table Rock Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Table Rock Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Morganton, NC.
School address
District: Burke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370048000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Table Rock Middle shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 370048000108 · Morganton, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.2:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom High (1,299 students)
Table Rock Middle shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Table Rock Middle 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 427
Table Rock Middle
427 students
What this shows Table Rock Middle reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Table Rock Middle compares
Table Rock Middle is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 8.0%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Table Rock Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Table Rock Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Burke High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Patton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jimmy C Draughn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Table Rock Middle'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 middle schools in Morganton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Table Rock Middle
How many students attend Table Rock Middle?
Table Rock Middle has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morganton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Table Rock Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Table Rock Middle is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Table Rock Middle?
67.3% of students at Table Rock Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Table Rock Middle?
The largest demographic group at Table Rock Middle is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Morganton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Table Rock Middle?
Table Rock Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Table Rock Middle rank among middle schools in Morganton?
By Resource Investment Index, Table Rock Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Morganton on the city page.
What other schools are in Burke County Schools?
Besides Table Rock Middle, 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.