Burns High vs East Henderson High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 82 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 Henderson High
East Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
| Measure | Burns High Lawndale, North Carolina | East Henderson High East Flat Rock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 528 | #173 of 528 |
| National rank | #13595 of 16,910 | #7334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 928 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 67% |
| city | Lawndale | East Flat Rock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Henderson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 28.8).
- •East Henderson High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •East Henderson High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •East Henderson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 99.5%).
- •East Henderson High does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.0).
- •East Henderson High is the larger school with 932 students compared with 928.
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 Henderson High?
On the Success Index (US), East Henderson High ranks higher (53.9 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 Henderson High?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and East Flat Rock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns High: 928. East Henderson High: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns High and East Henderson High rank in North Carolina?
Burns High is 391st of 528 and East Henderson High is 173rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).