Highland Elementary vs Laurel Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 137 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
Laurel Hill Elementary
Laurel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Burlington, North Carolina | Laurel Hill Elementary Laurel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,457 | #1029 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23034 of 50,301 | #42956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| city | Burlington | Laurel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 23.0).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 98.6%).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.5).
- •Laurel Hill Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 661.
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 Highland Elementary better than Laurel Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 23.0 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 Highland Elementary and Laurel Hill Elementary?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Laurel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 661. Laurel Hill Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Laurel Hill Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highland Elementary is 297th of 1,457 and Laurel Hill Elementary is 1029th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).