Burns High vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.6 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
Union Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Burns High Lawndale, North Carolina | Union Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 528 | #952 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13595 of 16,910 | #41617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 928 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| city | Lawndale | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burns High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 25.2).
- •Burns High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Burns High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.0).
- •Burns High is the larger school with 928 students compared with 413.
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 Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burns High ranks higher (28.8 vs 25.2 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 Union Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns High: 928. Union Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns High and Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Burns High is 391st of 528 and Union Elementary is 952nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).