Burns High vs East Gaston High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns High
Lawndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students
East Gaston High
Mount Holly · Public high · Grades 9–12
917 students
| Measure | Burns High Lawndale, North Carolina | East Gaston High Mount Holly, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 528 | #337 of 528 |
| National rank | #13595 of 16,910 | #12488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 928 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Lawndale | Mount Holly |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Gaston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 28.8).
- •East Gaston High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •East Gaston High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Burns High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Burns High does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.7).
- •Burns High is the larger school with 928 students compared with 917.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burns High better than East Gaston High?
On the Success Index (US), East Gaston High ranks higher (33.7 vs 28.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burns High and East Gaston High?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Mount Holly in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns High: 928. East Gaston High: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns High and East Gaston High rank in North Carolina?
Burns High is 391st of 528 and East Gaston High is 337th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).