Summit Charter vs. Highlands School
Should you attend Summit Charter or Highlands School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Summit Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Attention
Highlands School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Summit Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highlands School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
315 students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#623 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
29
29
Grade 1 Students
21
25
Grade 2 Students
22
24
Grade 3 Students
20
38
Grade 4 Students
17
25
Grade 5 Students
36
33
Grade 6 Students
36
25
Grade 7 Students
24
35
Grade 8 Students
29
18
Grade 9 Students
32
21
Grade 10 Students
19
23
Grade 11 Students
15
24
Grade 12 Students
15
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
21%
31%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
74%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%