Gaston High School vs Lexington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 166 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
Lexington High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 7–12
379 students
| Measure | Gaston High School Gadsden, Alabama | Lexington High School Lexington, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 304 | #43 of 304 |
| National rank | #12910 of 16,910 | #6088 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 380 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| city | Gadsden | Lexington |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lexington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 31.9).
- •Lexington High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Lexington High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Lexington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 63.9%).
- •Lexington High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.0).
- •Gaston High School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 379.
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 Lexington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lexington High School ranks higher (58.9 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 Lexington High School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Lexington in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston High School: 380. Lexington High School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston High School and Lexington High School rank in Alabama?
Gaston High School is 201st of 304 and Lexington High School is 43rd of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).