Harvey R Newlin Elementary vs Hugh M Cummings High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvey R Newlin Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Hugh M Cummings High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
807 students
| Measure | Harvey R Newlin Elementary Burlington, North Carolina | Hugh M Cummings High Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1374 of 1,457 | #478 of 528 |
| National rank | #48565 of 50,301 | #15624 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 33% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hugh M Cummings High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 12.8).
- •Hugh M Cummings High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 14%).
- •Harvey R Newlin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Hugh M Cummings High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Harvey R Newlin Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.7).
- •Hugh M Cummings High is the larger school with 807 students compared with 491.
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 Harvey R Newlin Elementary better than Hugh M Cummings High?
On the Success Index (US), Hugh M Cummings High ranks higher (17.9 vs 12.8 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 Harvey R Newlin Elementary and Hugh M Cummings High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary: 491. Hugh M Cummings High: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvey R Newlin Elementary and Hugh M Cummings High rank in North Carolina?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary is 1374th of 1,457 and Hugh M Cummings High is 478th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).