Burns High vs Salisbury High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 99 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
Salisbury High
Salisbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
930 students
| Measure | Burns High Lawndale, North Carolina | Salisbury High Salisbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 528 | #512 of 528 |
| National rank | #13595 of 16,910 | #16331 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 928 | 930 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 930 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| city | Lawndale | Salisbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burns High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 13.1).
- •Burns High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Burns High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Burns High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Burns High does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.8).
- •Salisbury High is the larger school with 930 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 Salisbury High?
On the Success Index (US), Burns High ranks higher (28.8 vs 13.1 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 Salisbury High?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Salisbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns High: 928. Salisbury High: 930. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns High and Salisbury High rank in North Carolina?
Burns High is 391st of 528 and Salisbury High is 512th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).