School Overview
Walter R. Johnson Middle School, located in Morganton, North Carolina, is a public institution serving students within the Burke County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive middle school curriculum, the faculty works to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while providing support for their social and emotional well-being during the transitional middle years.

Beyond classroom academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that cater to diverse student interests. Through a focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding Morganton community, Walter R. Johnson Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and become responsible members of society. For more specific information regarding their current academic calendar, policies, or upcoming events, visitors can access their official district webpage.
465
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter R Johnson Middle
Demographic Student Count
White116
Hispanic283
Black33
Asian10
Two or More23
  • Hispanic
    283 (60.9 %)
  • White
    116 (24.9 %)
  • Black
    33 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    10 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Burke County Schools
Phone: (828)430-7340
Website: http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/schools/jms/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 438
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 159
Grade 7 143
Grade 8 163

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walter R Johnson Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6159
Grade 7143
Grade 8163
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walter R Johnson Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21245.6%
Male25354.4%