For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,321 students in Morganton, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Morganton, NC are Patton High School, Freedom High School and North Liberty. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morganton, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Morganton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Morganton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Patton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Morganton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patton High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-3000
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Freedom High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Independence Boulevard
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1310
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 433-1310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
North Liberty
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
523 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3175
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3175
Gr: 11-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
517 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Morganton, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Morganton, NC include Patton High School, Freedom High School and North Liberty.
How many public high schools are located in Morganton?
5 public high schools are located in Morganton.
What is the racial composition of students in Morganton?
Morganton public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Morganton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Morganton include: Patton High School vs. Freedom High School, Freedom High School vs. Patton High School
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