Burns Middle vs East Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns Middle
Lawndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
744 students
East Lincoln Middle
Iron Station · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students
| Measure | Burns Middle Lawndale, North Carolina | East Lincoln Middle Iron Station, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 469 | #49 of 469 |
| National rank | #9679 of 15,369 | #4095 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 744 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| city | Lawndale | Iron Station |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lincoln Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 40.6).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 99.6%).
- •East Lincoln Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Burns Middle is the larger school with 744 students compared with 738.
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 Middle better than East Lincoln Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Lincoln Middle ranks higher (66.5 vs 40.6 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 Middle and East Lincoln Middle?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Iron Station in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle: 744. East Lincoln Middle: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle and East Lincoln Middle rank in North Carolina?
Burns Middle is 162nd of 469 and East Lincoln Middle is 49th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).