Ashbrook High vs Holbrook Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 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
Holbrook Middle
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | Ashbrook High Gastonia, North Carolina | Holbrook Middle Lowell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 528 | #198 of 469 |
| National rank | #13332 of 16,910 | #10589 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,386 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| city | Gastonia | Lowell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holbrook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 30.0).
- •Ashbrook High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.8%).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.0).
- •Ashbrook High is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 712.
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 Holbrook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holbrook Middle ranks higher (36.3 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 Holbrook Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Lowell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashbrook High: 1,386. Holbrook Middle: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashbrook High and Holbrook Middle rank in North Carolina?
Ashbrook High is 376th of 528 and Holbrook Middle is 198th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).