Ashbrook High vs Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 224 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
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,384 students
| Measure | Ashbrook High Gastonia, North Carolina | Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 528 | #526 of 528 |
| National rank | #13332 of 16,910 | #16736 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,386 | 1,384 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 1,384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 11% |
| city | Gastonia | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashbrook High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 7.9).
- •Ashbrook High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 11%).
- •Ashbrook High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Ashbrook High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.3).
- •Ashbrook High is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 1,384.
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 Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
On the Success Index (US), Ashbrook High ranks higher (30.0 vs 7.9 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 Ashbrook High and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashbrook High: 1,386. Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi: 1,384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashbrook High and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi rank in North Carolina?
Ashbrook High is 376th of 528 and Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi is 526th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).