Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28090

Summary:

The 28090 zip code area in Cleveland County, North Carolina is home to two schools: Burns High and Burns Middle. Both schools serve as relatively strong performers within their respective school types, with Burns Middle generally outperforming Burns High on standardized test scores and other key metrics.

Burns Middle has shown impressive performance on End-of-Grade (EOG) exams, exceeding the Cleveland County Schools district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. In contrast, Burns High has had mixed results on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, performing above the district and state in Math I but below in Biology and English II. Both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, with Burns Middle having a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 69.62% compared to 59.74% at Burns High.

While the schools have maintained average 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger, their statewide rankings have fluctuated over the past few years, suggesting room for improvement, particularly in areas where they are underperforming compared to their peers. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of the two schools in the 28090 zip code area, highlighting their academic performance, demographic characteristics, and resource allocation, which can inform decision-making and guide efforts to support student success.

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burns High	Public	9-12	307 E Stagecoach Trail	Lawndale	28090	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 476-8335	934	61	15.2	59.7%	668 (71.5%)	141 (15.1%)	70 (7.5%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.2%)	48.3	308^th of 640 public high schools	51.9%		37.5	375^th of 626 public high schools	40.1%	67	49.2	50.4	58.9	62.6								$9,886	$976	$8,911
Burns Middle	Public	6-8	215 Shady Grove Road	Lawndale	28090	Cleveland County	Cleveland County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 476-8223	734	45	16.4	69.6%	510 (69.5%)	109 (14.9%)	77 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.9%)	51.9	377^th of 793 public middle schools	52.5%		57.1	315^th of 784 public middle schools	59.8%	62					61.8	46.3	40.2	52.0	40.4	51.3	71.4	$9,061	$807	$8,254

Cities Near Zip Code 28090

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lawndale	2.83 mi	2	248^th
Fallston	3.26 mi	1	155^th
Vale	4.86 mi	3	127^th
Casar	5.77 mi	1	29^th
Shelby	7.17 mi	17	266^th

See the top NC North Carolina cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.