Serving 922 students in grades 9-12, Burns High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 922 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Burns High School's student population of 922 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
922 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!
School Rankings
Burns High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burns High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
16%
25%
White
71%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burns High School's ranking?
Burns High School is ranked #487 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Burns High School often compared to?
Burns High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burns High School?
The graduation rate of Burns High School is 84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Burns High School?
922 students attend Burns High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Burns High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns High School?
Burns High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burns High School offer ?
Burns High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Burns High School part of?
Burns High School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.
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