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Walter R Johnson Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
701 Lenoir Road, Morganton, NC 28655 · (828) 430-7340 · Part of Burke County Schools
Students
441
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Walter R Johnson Middle
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 15.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency28%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts34%
State average 47.2%
Location
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701 Lenoir Road, Morganton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6155
Grade 7123
Grade 8163
Enrollment over time
520’20
489’21
465’22
439’23
441’24
Down 15.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 64%White 21%Two or more races 6%Black 5%Asian 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.