Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Elementary School's student population of 661 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Elementary School is ranked #1172 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Highland Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Gibsonville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
661 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Highland Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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