Belmont Central Elementary vs New Hope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Central Elementary
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
693 students
New Hope Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
| Measure | Belmont Central Elementary Belmont, North Carolina | New Hope Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,457 | #233 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16295 of 50,301 | #19307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 693 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| city | Belmont | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 58.4).
- •Belmont Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Belmont Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Belmont Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 34.3%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.8).
- •Belmont Central Elementary is the larger school with 693 students compared with 571.
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 Belmont Central Elementary better than New Hope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Belmont Central Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 58.4 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 Belmont Central Elementary and New Hope Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Central Elementary: 693. New Hope Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Central Elementary and New Hope Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Belmont Central Elementary is 194th of 1,457 and New Hope Elementary is 233rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).