Freedom High School is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), and are classified as a 3A school. Previously Freedom competed as a 4A school (the states highest classification for high school athletics) until losing enrollment with the opening of Patton High School in 2007, who are also located in Morganton. Freedom is a member of the Northwestern 3A/4A conference for all sports. The school mascot is the Patriot and the colors are Red, White and Blue.
