Burns Middle vs Flat Rock Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 83 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
Flat Rock Middle
East Flat Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
| Measure | Burns Middle Lawndale, North Carolina | Flat Rock Middle East Flat Rock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 469 | #148 of 469 |
| National rank | #9679 of 15,369 | #9217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 744 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| city | Lawndale | East Flat Rock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flat Rock Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 40.6).
- •Burns Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Flat Rock Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 99.6%).
- •Flat Rock Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.3).
- •Flat Rock Middle is the larger school with 748 students compared with 744.
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 Flat Rock Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Flat Rock Middle ranks higher (42.7 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 Flat Rock Middle?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and East Flat Rock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle: 744. Flat Rock Middle: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle and Flat Rock Middle rank in North Carolina?
Burns Middle is 162nd of 469 and Flat Rock Middle is 148th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).