Ashbrook High vs Gardner Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 986 m 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
Gardner Park Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
| Measure | Ashbrook High Gastonia, North Carolina | Gardner Park Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 528 | #1005 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13332 of 16,910 | #42494 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,386 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashbrook High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 23.7).
- •Ashbrook High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Ashbrook High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Gardner Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Gardner Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.0).
- •Ashbrook High is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 560.
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 Gardner Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ashbrook High ranks higher (30.0 vs 23.7 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 Gardner Park Elementary?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashbrook High: 1,386. Gardner Park Elementary: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashbrook High and Gardner Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ashbrook High is 376th of 528 and Gardner Park Elementary is 1005th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).