Crest High School vs. Burns High School
Should I attend Crest High School or Burns High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Crest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Burns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,125 students in grades 9-12, Crest High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 906 students in grades 9-12, Burns High 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,125 students
906 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#853 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
59%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
348
255
Grade 10 Students
260
233
Grade 11 Students
287
235
Grade 12 Students
230
183
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
22%
16%
% White
65%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%