Robert L. Patton High School

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Robert L. Patton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
701 Enola Rd,  Morganton, NC
Burke County Schools
3.6
4.5
756 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Sara Lecroy
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
242:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
69.7%
Hispanic
21.9%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
3%
Black
1.4%
Pacific Islander
<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 180 Students
Western Carolina University 157 Students
North Carolina State University 155 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 144 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 133 Students
Western Piedmont Community College 90 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 75 Students
East Carolina University 67 Students
Wake Forest University 65 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 53 Students
Biology 50 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 25 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Criminology 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 223 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/22/2025
The best part of my experience at Patton were the teachers that helped us become better students, the worst part would be the lack of diversity compared to other schools.
3.0 Senior
4/3/2024
Robert L Patton was a great high school the only thing that made it bad was other students. Everyone is gonna come across people that cause problems but they don't see to care to much to help you with them at patton.
5.0 Senior
8/30/2023
Good staff and management. I feel safe on campus and I feel like most teachers understand what they are teaching and how to teach it. Most students are well-behaved and eager to learn. Overall, a wonderful educational environment.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 10 Reviews
3.0 parent
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...
5.0 parent
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...
5.0 other
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...
2.0 other
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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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 756 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% 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 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, 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 $343,976. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Liberty School, Enola Learning Center Broughton Hosp, Liberty Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Morganton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Robert L. Patton High School.

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