Highlands School vs. Summit Charter
Should you attend Highlands School or Summit Charter? 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
Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Attention
Summit Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highlands School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit Charter 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
344 students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#827 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
29
29
Grade 1 Students
25
21
Grade 2 Students
24
22
Grade 3 Students
38
20
Grade 4 Students
25
17
Grade 5 Students
33
36
Grade 6 Students
25
36
Grade 7 Students
35
24
Grade 8 Students
18
29
Grade 9 Students
21
32
Grade 10 Students
23
19
Grade 11 Students
24
15
Grade 12 Students
24
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
31%
21%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
67%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%