Gaston Elementary School vs Gaston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaston Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
290 students
Gaston High School
Gadsden · Public high · Grades 7–12
380 students
| Measure | Gaston Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama | Gaston High School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 699 | #201 of 304 |
| National rank | #23390 of 50,301 | #12910 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 290 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 31.9).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Gaston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 67.6%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.0).
- •Gaston High School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 290.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gaston Elementary School better than Gaston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 31.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gaston Elementary School and Gaston High School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston Elementary School: 290. Gaston High School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston Elementary School and Gaston High School rank in Alabama?
Gaston Elementary School is 265th of 699 and Gaston High School is 201st of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).