Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28090

The 28090 zip code area is home to two schools - Burns High and Burns Middle, both part of the Cleveland County Schools district. While the middle school consistently performs well, the high school has seen more fluctuations in its statewide ranking.

Burns Middle School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top half of North Carolina middle schools with a 3-star rating. The school outperforms the district and state averages on key test score metrics, including 6th and 7th grade math proficiency. However, it maintains a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.7, which may contribute to its academic success.

In contrast, Burns High School has seen more variability in its statewide ranking, ranging from 308th to 390th out of 640-641 North Carolina high schools. The school performs slightly below the district and state averages on most end-of-course (EOC) test scores, with the exception of English II. Despite these challenges, the high school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.7%. Both schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with very high free/reduced lunch rates, which can present unique challenges and resource needs.