Ashbrook High vs Forestview High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbrook High
Gastonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,386 students
Forestview High
Gastonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,133 students
| Measure | Ashbrook High Gastonia, North Carolina | Forestview High Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 528 | #307 of 528 |
| National rank | #13332 of 16,910 | #11841 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,386 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestview High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 30.0).
- •Forestview High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Forestview High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 99.8%).
- •Ashbrook High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.3).
- •Ashbrook High is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 1,133.
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 Ashbrook High better than Forestview High?
On the Success Index (US), Forestview High ranks higher (36.5 vs 30.0 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 Ashbrook High and Forestview High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashbrook High: 1,386. Forestview High: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashbrook High and Forestview High rank in North Carolina?
Ashbrook High is 376th of 528 and Forestview High is 307th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).