Highland Elementary vs Walter M Williams High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 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
Walter M Williams High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Burlington, North Carolina | Walter M Williams High Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,457 | #371 of 528 |
| National rank | #23034 of 50,301 | #13198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 661 | 1,206 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 1,206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 30.7).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 99.8%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.4).
- •Walter M Williams High is the larger school with 1,206 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 Walter M Williams High?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 30.7 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 Walter M Williams High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 661. Walter M Williams High: 1,206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Walter M Williams High rank in North Carolina?
Highland Elementary is 297th of 1,457 and Walter M Williams High is 371st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).