Gibsonville Elementary vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibsonville Elementary
Gibsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
Highland Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
| Measure | Gibsonville Elementary Gibsonville, North Carolina | Highland Elementary Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 1,457 | #297 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34307 of 50,301 | #23034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 595 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Gibsonville | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 36.5).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Gibsonville Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 661 students compared with 595.
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 Gibsonville Elementary better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 36.5 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 Gibsonville Elementary and Highland Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Gibsonville and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibsonville Elementary: 595. Highland Elementary: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibsonville Elementary and Highland Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Gibsonville Elementary is 603rd of 1,457 and Highland Elementary is 297th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).