Burns High School vs. Crest High School
Should you attend Burns High School or Crest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burns High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Crest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, Burns High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,098 students in grades 9-12, Crest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
928 students
1,098 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#341 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
251
312
Grade 10 Students
265
269
Grade 11 Students
223
271
Grade 12 Students
189
246
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
17%
23%
% White
68%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%