Robert L. Patton High School
Morganton, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 73.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | B | B |
| School performance score | 77 | 80 | 73 |
| School achievement score | 73.2 | 76.6 | 70.9 |
| Reading and math | 64.8% | 68.9% | 65% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 60.5% | 56.4% | 60% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 93.7% | 94.4% | Above 95% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 58% | 71.8% | 48% |
| School growth score | 93.4 | 94.1 | 81.5 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | Exceeded | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
1.342 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 6.748 | 4.060 | 1.342 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
84.56 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 60.73 | 92.02 | 84.56 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 703 | 753 |
| Suspended out of school | 6.4% · 45 | 7.2% · 54 |
| Suspended in school | 6.5% · 46 | 5.3% · 40 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
753 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino22.3%
White67.7%
Black or African American2.3%
Asian2.5%
Two or More Races5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370048002832
- District
- Burke County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 753 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.4
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24