For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 756 students in Lawndale, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in Lawndale, NC is Burns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawndale, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawndale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawndale, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Shady Grove Road
Lawndale, NC 28090
(704) 476-8223
Lawndale, NC 28090
(704) 476-8223
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lawndale, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawndale, NC include Burns Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawndale?
1 public elementary schools are located in Lawndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawndale?
Lawndale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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