Gaston High School vs Thompson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.1 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
Thompson Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
| Measure | Gaston High School Gadsden, Alabama | Thompson Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 304 | #581 of 699 |
| National rank | #12910 of 16,910 | #41960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 380 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 24.6).
- •Thompson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Gaston High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Gaston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 81.3%).
- •Gaston High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.6).
- •Gaston High School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 288.
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 Thompson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston High School ranks higher (31.9 vs 24.6 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 Thompson Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston High School: 380. Thompson Elementary School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston High School and Thompson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Gaston High School is 201st of 304 and Thompson Elementary School is 581st of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).