For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,262 students in Burlington, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Burlington, NC are Walter M Williams High School, Clover Garden and Hugh M Cummings High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Burlington, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clover Garden, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Burlington, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter M Williams High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1307 S Church Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6161
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,198 students
Rank: #22.
Clover Garden
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Grades: K-12
| 654 students
Rank: #33.
Hugh M Cummings High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 N Mebane Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 931 students
Rank: n/an/a
612 Apple Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6060
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6060
Grades: K-12
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2550 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burlington, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Burlington, NC include Walter M Williams High School, Clover Garden and Hugh M Cummings High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burlington, NC?
5 public high schools are located in Burlington, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington, NC?
Burlington, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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