Highland Elementary vs Royal Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 119 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
Royal Oaks Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
661 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Burlington, North Carolina | Royal Oaks Elementary Kannapolis, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,457 | #1359 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23034 of 50,301 | #48308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 661 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| city | Burlington | Kannapolis |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 13.5).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Royal Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
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 Royal Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 13.5 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 Highland Elementary and Royal Oaks Elementary?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Kannapolis in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 661. Royal Oaks Elementary: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Royal Oaks Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highland Elementary is 297th of 1,457 and Royal Oaks Elementary is 1359th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).