For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,672 students in Lawndale, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 38 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lawndale, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lawndale, NC are Burns High School and Burns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawndale, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Lawndale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lawndale, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burns High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 E Stagecoach Trail
Lawndale, NC 28090
(704) 476-8335
Lawndale, NC 28090
(704) 476-8335
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Shady Grove Road
Lawndale, NC 28090
(704) 476-8223
Lawndale, NC 28090
(704) 476-8223
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawndale, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawndale, NC include Burns High School and Burns Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lawndale?
2 public schools are located in Lawndale.
What percentage of students in Lawndale go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lawndale are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawndale?
Lawndale public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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