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Robert L. Patton High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
701 Enola Rd,
Morganton, NC
Burke County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs Sara Lecroy
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B
A-
B
B+
B+
B+
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
47.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
242:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
White
69.9%
Hispanic
20.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Black
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Appalachian State University
177 Students
Western Carolina University
149 Students
North Carolina State University
148 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
140 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
127 Students
Western Piedmont Community College
91 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
68 Students
East Carolina University
67 Students
Wake Forest University
64 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University
63 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
53 Students
Biology
49 Students
Nursing
37 Students
Psychology
27 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
25 Students
Computer Science
24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
18 Students
Engineering
17 Students
Chemistry
16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
16 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/19/2025
Robert L. Patton High School is an exceptional school in the foot hills of North Carolina. The school great diversity and academic prowess is showcased in it band where some of the schools brightest mind gather.
8/24/2023
Robert L. Patton High School has given me a great experience. With counselors who work towards your goals, with coaches who want you to try out a new sport, all in all, Patton has given me a great experience.
7/26/2023
It was a nice place to spend my high school years. I personally was a part of the choral and theater program. It was the best part of my high school experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/18/2022
It is a good school yet the only problems I’ve noticed from students and staff alike is how truly degrading some students can be to others. The teachers like to make smart remarks to students, and the principal only seems to come up with more strict rules and guidelines every so often that only nega...
5/26/2016
I was extremely concerned about my son attending a public school in Burke county ( we came from the Chapel Hill school system). Patton is beautiful, clean and has a visually inspiring environment. The teachers in the advanced classes ( AP; Honors) have been outstanding. They show dedication, knowled...
8/11/2014
The comment written below is making statements that are simply false. "the first African American Football Coach was greeted with racial slurs" is absolutely untrue. The student and parents at Patton welcomed this coach with open arms. Any negative reaction to his arrival at the school is due to the...
3/19/2014
Patton is an OK High school - only average really. Almost all the teachers came from Freedom High (the sister school to Patton in Morganton). Those teachers were good at Freedom, and they continue to do a good job at Patton. There is a rumor that Patton is "a better school" than Freedom, but statist...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$144K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
134
Average Home Value
$345,126
Median Lot Size
23,522 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Average Household Income
$66,411
% of College Grads
23.3%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,631 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,326 - $1,686 per month
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- 1-2 Baths
- 756+ Sq Ft
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$1,300 - $1,500 per month
- Park View Apartments
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,019+ Sq Ft
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- Morganton, NC
$1,300 - $1,400 per month
- Plaza View Luxury Condominiums
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,100 Sq Ft
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$1,000 - $1,500 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,000+ Sq Ft
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$1,300 - $1,350 per month
- Cedarbrook Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 925+ Sq Ft
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$1,300 per month
- The Condominiums at Cedarwood
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,100 Sq Ft
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- Morganton, NC
$1,250 - $1,300 per month
- Woodbridge Apartments
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Catawba Meadows Park
Katawba River K-9 Korral Dog Park
Burke County Parks & Recreation
Bethel Park
Martha's Park
Mountain View Recreation Center
Cascade Park
Freedom Park
Shuey Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Robert L. Patton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Morganton, NC, in the Morganton neighborhood, and is served by the Burke County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 753 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Robert L. Patton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $345,126. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Liberty School, Enola Learning Center Broughton Hosp, Christ Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Morganton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Robert L. Patton High School.