Edwin M Holt Elementary vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin M Holt Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
Highland Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
| Measure | Edwin M Holt Elementary Burlington, North Carolina | Highland Elementary Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 1,457 | #297 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #20667 of 50,301 | #23034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin M Holt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 53.0).
- •Edwin M Holt Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Edwin M Holt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 53.7%).
- •Edwin M Holt Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.5).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 661 students compared with 505.
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 Edwin M Holt Elementary better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin M Holt Elementary ranks higher (56.4 vs 53.0 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 Edwin M Holt Elementary and Highland Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin M Holt Elementary: 505. Highland Elementary: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin M Holt Elementary and Highland Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Edwin M Holt Elementary is 262nd of 1,457 and Highland Elementary is 297th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).