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] |
| Colors | 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, a reverend and educator who founded Patton Academy and the Baptist Church of Morganton. The school shares the same design as Jimmy C. Draughn High School in Valdese, North Carolina, which opened a year later in 2008.[3]
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.
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.
- ^ McBrayer, Sharon. (August 21, 2008). Draughn High School set to open. hickoryrecord.com. Retrieved March 15, 2025.