Gaston High School vs Hokes Bluff High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaston High School
Gadsden · Public high · Grades 7–12
380 students
Hokes Bluff High School
Hokes Bluff · Public high · Grades 9–12
371 students
| Measure | Gaston High School Gadsden, Alabama | Hokes Bluff High School Hokes Bluff, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 304 | #74 of 304 |
| National rank | #12910 of 16,910 | #7876 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 380 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Gadsden | Hokes Bluff |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hokes Bluff High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 31.9).
- •Hokes Bluff High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Hokes Bluff High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Hokes Bluff High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 63.9%).
- •Hokes Bluff High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.0).
- •Gaston High School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 371.
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 High School better than Hokes Bluff High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hokes Bluff High School ranks higher (51.9 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 High School and Hokes Bluff High School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Hokes Bluff in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston High School: 380. Hokes Bluff High School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston High School and Hokes Bluff High School rank in Alabama?
Gaston High School is 201st of 304 and Hokes Bluff High School is 74th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).