Burns High
Lawndale, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 63.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 62 | 65 | 63 |
| School achievement score | 65.4 | 67.9 | 64.7 |
| Reading and math | 44.4% | 57.7% | 55.1% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 63.3% | 60.1% | 54.6% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 83.4% | 86.7% | 90.1% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 53.8% | 49.6% | 40.9% |
| School growth score | 50 | 54.1 | 56.9 |
| Growth status | NotMet | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
5.599 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 21.372 | 5.675 | 5.599 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
210.53 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 265.47 | 185.02 | 210.53 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 900 | 916 |
| Suspended out of school | 13.3% · 120 | 12.3% · 113 |
| Suspended in school | 12.4% · 112 | 9.6% · 88 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Distant
Enrollment
922 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino8.0%
White70.4%
Black or African American16.2%
Asian0.3%
Two or More Races5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370090000336
- District
- Cleveland County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 922 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.6
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24