Overview

Burns High School is a public school in Lawndale, NC, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 8 high schools in Cleveland County School District.

School Rating

Burns High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
4/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

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Advanced Courses

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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this school how they ensure that students are well prepared.

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Test Scores

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Ask the school what it’s doing to help students who are behind. Understand what on-track learning looks like, and ask the school what it’s doing to accelerate progress for students.

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

307 East Stage Coach Trail
Lawndale, NC 28090
School leader: Ms Jennifer Aberly
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Nearby Schools

  • 4 /10
    Burns Middle
    0.46 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 6 /10
    Fallston Elementary
    1.91 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Children's World Day Care
    2.4 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
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    Private; PK
  • NA
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    Private; PK
  • NA
    Kelli's Little Angel's Preschool
    4.02 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Kellis Little Angels Dc #1
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    Private; PK
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    Kelli's Little Angels Dc #2
    4.03 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Children First Day Care
    4.3 miles
    Private; PK
  • 9 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Ellenboro Elementary School
    14.39 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Springmore Elementary
    12.51 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
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    10.11 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
    John Chavis Middle School
    9.43 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 7 /10
    Bethware Elementary School
    13.57 miles
    Public district; PK, K-4
  • 7 /10
    Norris S Childers El
    12.87 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 6 /10
    Love Memorial Elementary
    14.62 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 6 /10
    West Lincoln Middle
    9.16 miles
    Public district; 6-8