How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Burns High | Township Three Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lawndale, NC | Shelby, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 928 | 540 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.5% | 99.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Burns High | Township Three Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,545 | $12,545 |
| District | Cleveland County Schools | Cleveland County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Burns High | Township Three Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.5% | 40.4% |
| African American | 16.8% | 35.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% | 12.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 12.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Burns High | Township Three Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 309.3:1 | 540:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.8% | 37.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 109 | 53 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.