Ashbrook High vs W P Grier Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 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
W P Grier Middle School
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | Ashbrook High Gastonia, North Carolina | W P Grier Middle School Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 528 | #388 of 469 |
| National rank | #13332 of 16,910 | #14104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,386 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashbrook High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 18.1).
- •Ashbrook High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Ashbrook High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •W P Grier Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •W P Grier Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.0).
- •Ashbrook High is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 659.
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 W P Grier Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ashbrook High ranks higher (30.0 vs 18.1 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 W P Grier Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashbrook High: 1,386. W P Grier Middle School: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashbrook High and W P Grier Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Ashbrook High is 376th of 528 and W P Grier Middle School is 388th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).