Robert Logan Patton High School
| Robert L. Patton High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
701 Enola Rd 28655 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°42′10″N 81°40′12″W / 35.7028°N 81.6700°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2007 |
| School district | Burke County Public Schools |
| CEEB code | 342741 |
| Principal | Gretchen Reiss |
| Teaching staff | 42.40 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 753 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.76[1] |
| Color(s) | Red, black, and silver |
| Nickname | Panthers |
| Website | phs |
Robert L. Patton High School (commonly known as Patton High School) is a public high school in Morganton, North Carolina.[2] It is a part of the Burke County Public Schools district.
History
Robert L. Patton High School opened in August 2007. The school was named after Robert Logan Patton IV (1849–1920), a reverend and educator who founded Patton Academy and the Baptist Church of Morganton.[3] The school shares the same design as Jimmy C. Draughn High School in Valdese, North Carolina, which opened a year later in 2008.[4]
Athletics
The school mascot is a panther, and the school colors are red, black, and silver. Patton's sports teams compete in the North Carolina High School Athletic Association and is currently a 2A school. The Panthers are a member of the Mountain Foothills 7 Conference for sports.
References
- ^ a b c "Robert L. Patton High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Explore Robert L Patton High School in Morganton, NC". GreatSchools.org. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ Rev Robert Logan Patton (1849-1920) - Find a Grave. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ McBrayer, Sharon. (August 21, 2008). Draughn High School set to open. hickoryrecord.com. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
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