Highlands School vs. Summit Charter
Should I attend Highlands School or Summit Charter? 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
Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Summit Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highlands School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit Charter ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
360 students
252 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#485 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
28
14
Grade 1 Students
25
18
Grade 2 Students
30
26
Grade 3 Students
25
26
Grade 4 Students
33
23
Grade 5 Students
17
24
Grade 6 Students
20
29
Grade 7 Students
26
19
Grade 8 Students
37
13
Grade 9 Students
31
16
Grade 10 Students
19
19
Grade 11 Students
35
10
Grade 12 Students
34
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
27%
22%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
71%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%