Kings Mountain High School vs. Burns High School
Should I attend Kings Mountain 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
Kings Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Burns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,170 students in grades 9-12, Kings Mountain High 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 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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
1,170 students
906 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#853 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
59%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
345
255
Grade 10 Students
308
233
Grade 11 Students
279
235
Grade 12 Students
238
183
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
20%
16%
% White
65%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%