Best Schools in Burlington, NC
Burlington, NC has a total of 47 schools including 14 high schools, 11 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 28,662 students attend Burlington, NC schools. On average, schools in Burlington score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Burlington greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Burlington, NC
Burlington, NC has 14 high schools with 11,588 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Burlington score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Burlington greatly exceed expectations.
1. Uncg Early/middle College
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
2. Orange High
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
3. Southern Alamance High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
4. Eastern Alamance High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students
5. Walter M Williams High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
6. Western Alamance High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1036 Students
7. Graham High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
8. Hugh M Cummings High
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
9. Eastern Guilford High
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
10. Bartlett Yancey High
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Caswell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 679 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burlington, NC
Burlington, NC has 11 middle schools with 7,473 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Burlington score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Burlington greatly exceed expectations.
1. Southeast Guilford Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 830 Students
2. Western Alamance Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
3. Southern Alamance Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
4. Woodlawn Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
5. Eastern Guilford Middle
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students
6. Turrentine Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 929 Students
7. N L Dillard Middle
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Caswell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
8. Gravelly Hill Middle
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 425 Students
9. Broadview Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
10. Graham Middle
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burlington, NC
Burlington, NC has 21 elementary schools with 8,916 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Burlington score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Burlington exceed expectations.
1. Hillsborough Elementary
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Orange County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
2. Marvin B Smith Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
3. Highland Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 648 Students
4. Nathanael Greene Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 256 Students
5. Edwin M Holt Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 514 Students
6. Gibsonville Elementary
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Guilford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
7. Altamahaw-ossipee Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 580 Students
8. Elon Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 666 Students
9. Sylvan Elementary
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Alamance-burlington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
10. South Elementary
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Caswell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 252 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burlington, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burlington, NC has a total population of 72,975 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burlington, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Burlington, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burlington, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burlington, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Burlington, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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