D
Needs Improvement
35/100

NC School for the Deaf

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 517 W Fleming Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 10% · Math 10% proficient · 4th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
D
30% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
60
Students
enrolled
2.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%4/100reading 3rd percentile, math 5th percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%2/10030% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%68/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−36 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−32 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate30% (−54 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 517 W Fleming Dr
City Morganton
ZIP Code 28655
District 3700320
NCES School ID 370032003234
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28655

Understanding the community around NC School for the Deaf helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,689
Per Capita Income $28,501
Poverty Rate 16.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%
High School or Higher 83.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $156,900
Median Rent $780
Owner-Occupied 74.6%
Renter-Occupied 25.4%
View full data for ZIP 28655 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 28655 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 28655 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for NC School for the Deaf.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 66.7%
Female 33.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 38.3%
Hispanic/Latino 33.3%
Black 16.7%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More Races 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 60
Teachers (FTE) 22.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 2.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for NC School for the Deaf?
NC School for the Deaf has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend NC School for the Deaf?
NC School for the Deaf has 60 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 2.7:1.
What grades does NC School for the Deaf serve?
NC School for the Deaf serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does NC School for the Deaf receive per student?
NC School for the Deaf receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around NC School for the Deaf in 28655 ▼
Avg Home Value
$261,340
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,483
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
25.4%

Other Schools in 28655

View all schools and real estate data for 28655 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026