Burns Middle vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.3 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
Union Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Burns Middle Lawndale, North Carolina | Union Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 469 | #952 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #9679 of 15,369 | #41617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 744 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 31% |
| city | Lawndale | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burns Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 25.2).
- •Burns Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Burns Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Union Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.3).
- •Burns Middle is the larger school with 744 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 Middle better than Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burns Middle ranks higher (40.6 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 Middle and Union Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Lawndale and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle: 744. Union Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle and Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Burns Middle is 162nd of 469 and Union Elementary is 952nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).