Cane River Middle vs Mountain Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cane River Middle
Burnsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
210 students
Mountain Heritage High
Burnsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
642 students
| Measure | Cane River Middle Burnsville, North Carolina | Mountain Heritage High Burnsville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 469 | #227 of 528 |
| National rank | #9655 of 15,369 | #9334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 210 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| city | Burnsville | Burnsville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 40.7).
- •Mountain Heritage High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Mountain Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Cane River Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 98.9%).
- •Cane River Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
- •Mountain Heritage High is the larger school with 642 students compared with 210.
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 Cane River Middle better than Mountain Heritage High?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Heritage High ranks higher (46.4 vs 40.7 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 Cane River Middle and Mountain Heritage High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Burnsville and Burnsville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cane River Middle: 210. Mountain Heritage High: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cane River Middle and Mountain Heritage High rank in North Carolina?
Cane River Middle is 160th of 469 and Mountain Heritage High is 227th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).