School overview
At a glance
Reported students
130
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
43.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
11–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
427
Burke Middle College: 130 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
43.3:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Burke Middle College
Burke Middle College is a public high school serving grades 11–12 in Morganton. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Burke County Schools. NCES reports 130 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 43.3:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.1%) and Asian (30.8%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Burke Middle College
- 1How do the reported 43.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.1%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black1.5%
- Asian30.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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