Summit Charter vs. Highlands School
Should I attend Summit Charter or Highlands 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
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
Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
252 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
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
n/a
80-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
14
28
Grade 1 Students
18
25
Grade 2 Students
26
30
Grade 3 Students
26
25
Grade 4 Students
23
33
Grade 5 Students
24
17
Grade 6 Students
29
20
Grade 7 Students
19
26
Grade 8 Students
13
37
Grade 9 Students
16
31
Grade 10 Students
19
19
Grade 11 Students
10
35
Grade 12 Students
15
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
22%
27%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
75%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%