Freedom High School
511 Independence Blvd, Morganton, NC 28655
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,414
SAT Overall Score
1170
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Glen Alpine Elementary School
302 London St, Morganton, NC 28655
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
329
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
New Manna Christian School
, Marion, NC 28752
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
130
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
West McDowell Junior High School
346 W MCDOWELL JUNIOR HIGH, Marion, NC 28752
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
605
Math Proficiency
45%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
East McDowell Junior High School
676 State St, Marion, NC 28752
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
531
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
43%
North Cove Elementary School
401 American Thread Rd, Marion, NC 28752
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
227
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Nebo Elementary School
254 Nebo School Rd, Nebo, NC 28761
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
339
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Table Rock Middle School
1585 NC 126, Morganton, NC 28655
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
502
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
McDowell High School
600 McDowell High Dr, Marion, NC 28752
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,416
SAT Overall Score
1100
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Oak Hill Elementary School
2363 NC 181, Morganton, NC 28655
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
327
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
Nebo Crossing Academy
961 Harmony Grove Rd, Nebo, NC 28761
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
165
For families seeking quality education in Lake James, Morganton, NC, the area offers 11 school options including the highly-rated Glen Alpine Elementary School (7/10 on GreatSchools). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 72% math proficiency. Learn more about what Lake James has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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