Highland Elementary School

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Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School is located in Burlington, North Carolina, within Alamance County. The school serves elementary-age students as part of the Alamance-Burlington School System, which oversees public education across the county. Residents in this area use the Highland Elementary School zone as a geographic reference when searching for homes and planning their move to Burlington.

Burlington sits at the center of Alamance County and offers a mix of established neighborhoods, newer developments, and convenient access to major corridors throughout the Triad region. Whether you are relocating to the area or looking to move within Burlington, the communities near Highland Elementary School represent a broad cross-section of the local housing market.

Living in the Burlington Area

Burlington is positioned along Interstate 40 and Interstate 85/85A, making it a practical base for commuters heading toward Greensboro to the west or Durham and the Research Triangle to the east. The city has its own commercial core along Alamance Road and South Church Street, with grocery stores, restaurants, and retail options close to most residential areas.

Lake Mackintosh, a reservoir in the western part of Burlington, provides outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and walking trails at the adjacent park. Additional green space can be found throughout Burlington’s municipal park system. Downtown Burlington offers dining, local shops, and the Burlington City Park with its classic carousel. The area also connects easily to Graham, the Alamance County seat, for government services and additional dining and shopping.

Neighborhoods in the Area

The area near Highland Elementary School includes a wide range of residential communities. Established subdivisions such as Hoskins Woods, Westhampton, Westridge Square, and Whitt Acres offer traditional single-family housing on varied lot sizes. Maeview Acres and Driftwood Place round out the more established residential pockets in the area.

Newer and planned communities near Lake Mackintosh include Mackintosh on the Lake Braemar, Mackintosh on the Lake Ballantrae, Mackintosh on the Lake Kenross Townes, and Mackintosh on the Lake Tayside, along with Braemar Mackintosh/Lk. Waterford and Waterford at the Lake provide additional options in that corridor. Townhome and attached-home options can be found in Grey Gables West Twnhses, The Townes and Villas at Weybridge, and Mackintosh on the Lake Kenross Townes. Ashley Woods, Kellam Place, and Lake Mackintosh round out the broader neighborhood mix available to buyers in this zone.

Schools Serving the Area

Students in the Highland Elementary School zone typically advance to Western Alamance Middle School for middle school grades. From there, the assigned high school in this feeder pattern is Walter M Williams High School. Families should verify current feeder assignments directly with the Alamance-Burlington School System, as boundaries and assignments can change.

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School Boundary Disclaimer

School attendance boundaries, grade assignments, and enrollment policies are established by the local school district and may change. Information provided here is for reference only. Families should confirm current school assignments directly with the school district.

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