Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 28655

14 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Morganton

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Oak Hill Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
1.0 mi
51%
−13 vs state
45%
−11 vs state
63%
−5 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 48% in 2025-26 99% 17% 310 White 63%
Table Rock Middle
Grades 6–8 · Burke County Schools
1.3 mi
59%
+3 vs state
51%
−4 vs state
85%
+17 vs state
15% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 99% 13% 427 White 66%
Freedom High
Grades 9–12 · Burke County Schools
2.1 mi
50%
+8 vs state
56%
−8 vs state
55%
−4 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 100% 15% 1,299 White 46%
Mountain View Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
2.8 mi
61%
−3 vs state
45%
−11 vs state
61%
−7 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 49% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 98% 12% 762 Hispanic 45%
Glen Alpine Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
3.1 mi
70%
+6 vs state
58%
+2 vs state
62%
−5 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 64% in 2025-26 99% 14% 295 White 61%
W A Young Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
3.2 mi
68%
+4 vs state
59%
+3 vs state
76%
+8 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 54% in 2022-23 → 64% in 2025-26 95% 23% 327 White 75%
Walter R Johnson Middle
Grades 6–8 · Burke County Schools
3.5 mi
57%
+1 vs state
44%
−12 vs state
73%
+5 vs state
15% Average of math, English and science: 35% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 99% 14% 441 Hispanic 64%
Forest Hill Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
3.5 mi
45%
−18 vs state
42%
−14 vs state
52%
−15 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 43% in 2025-26 99% 13% 305 Hispanic 57%
New Dimensions
Grades K–8 Charter · The New Dimensions School
3.5 mi
63%
+3 vs state
54%
−2 vs state
60%
−8 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 33% 18% 569 White 88%
NC School for the Deaf
Grades PK–12 Special education · NC School for the Deaf
4.0 mi
23%
−36 vs state
8%
−47 vs state
25%
−37 vs state · 2024-25
Not enough years of data 95% 100% 64 White 42%
Hillcrest Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
4.3 mi
57%
−6 vs state
40%
−16 vs state
65%
−3 vs state
13% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 49% in 2025-26 98% 15% 254 Hispanic 72%
Salem Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
5.5 mi
77%
+14 vs state
65%
+8 vs state
78%
+11 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 65% in 2022-23 → 71% in 2025-26 99% 12% 476 White 79%
North Liberty
Grades PK–12 Special education · Burke County Schools
5.8 mi
9%
9%
25%
6% Average of math, English and science: 15% in 2022-23 → 9% in 2025-26 96% 97% 72 White 71%
Liberty Middle
Grades 6–8 · Burke County Schools
5.9 mi
66%
+10 vs state
57%
+1 vs state
73%
+4 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 64% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 99% 11% 453 White 68%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).