Burns High vs Fallston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 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
Fallston Elementary
Fallston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Burns High Lawndale, North Carolina | Fallston Elementary Fallston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 528 | #609 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13595 of 16,910 | #34509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 928 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| city | Lawndale | Fallston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fallston Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 28.8).
- •Fallston Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Fallston Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Fallston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Fallston Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Burns High is the larger school with 928 students compared with 502.
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 Fallston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fallston Elementary ranks higher (36.2 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 Fallston Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Fallston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns High: 928. Fallston Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns High and Fallston Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Burns High is 391st of 528 and Fallston Elementary is 609th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).