East Yancey Middle vs Mountain Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Yancey Middle
Burnsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students
Mountain Heritage High
Burnsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
642 students
| Measure | East Yancey Middle Burnsville, North Carolina | Mountain Heritage High Burnsville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 469 | #227 of 528 |
| National rank | #8379 of 15,369 | #9334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| city | Burnsville | Burnsville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.6 vs 46.4).
- •Mountain Heritage High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •East Yancey Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •East Yancey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 98.9%).
- •East Yancey Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.0).
- •Mountain Heritage High is the larger school with 642 students compared with 259.
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 East Yancey Middle better than Mountain Heritage High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Yancey Middle and Mountain Heritage High?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Burnsville and Burnsville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Yancey Middle: 259. Mountain Heritage High: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Yancey Middle and Mountain Heritage High rank in North Carolina?
East Yancey Middle is 126th of 469 and Mountain Heritage High is 227th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).