Burns Middle vs Turrentine Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 201 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
Turrentine Middle
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
739 students
| Measure | Burns Middle Lawndale, North Carolina | Turrentine Middle Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 469 | #414 of 469 |
| National rank | #9679 of 15,369 | #14380 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 744 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 22% |
| city | Lawndale | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burns Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 16.4).
- •Burns Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Burns Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Burns Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.5).
- •Burns Middle is the larger school with 744 students compared with 739.
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 Turrentine Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Burns Middle ranks higher (40.6 vs 16.4 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 Turrentine Middle?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle: 744. Turrentine Middle: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle and Turrentine Middle rank in North Carolina?
Burns Middle is 162nd of 469 and Turrentine Middle is 414th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).