Burns Middle vs Fallston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 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
Fallston Elementary
Fallston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Burns Middle Lawndale, North Carolina | Fallston Elementary Fallston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 469 | #609 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9679 of 15,369 | #34509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 744 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| city | Lawndale | Fallston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burns Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 36.2).
- •Burns Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Burns Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Fallston Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Fallston Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.3).
- •Burns Middle is the larger school with 744 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 Middle better than Fallston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burns Middle ranks higher (40.6 vs 36.2 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 Middle and Fallston Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Fallston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle: 744. Fallston Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle and Fallston Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Burns Middle is 162nd of 469 and Fallston Elementary is 609th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).