For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 928 students in Lawndale, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Lawndale, NC is Burns High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawndale, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lawndale have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Lawndale, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burns High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawndale, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawndale, NC include Burns High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawndale?
1 public high schools are located in Lawndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawndale?
Lawndale public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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