How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Burns Middle | West Lincoln Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lawndale, NC | Lincolnton, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 744 | 563 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 98.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Burns Middle | West Lincoln Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,540 | $10,722 |
| District | Cleveland County Schools | Lincoln County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Burns Middle | West Lincoln Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.8% | 84.0% |
| African American | 15.6% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Burns Middle | West Lincoln Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 256:1 | 530:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.4% | 25.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 103 | 119 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.