Belmont Elementary School vs Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Elementary School
Roanoke Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
Gaston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
284 students
| Measure | Belmont Elementary School Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina | Gaston STEM Leadership Academy Gaston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1267 of 1,457 | #1096 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47042 of 50,301 | #43897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 614 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Roanoke Rapids | Gaston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 16.1).
- •Belmont Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Belmont Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.2).
- •Belmont Elementary School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 284.
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 Elementary School better than Gaston STEM Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston STEM Leadership Academy ranks higher (21.5 vs 16.1 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 Belmont Elementary School and Gaston STEM Leadership Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Roanoke Rapids and Gaston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Elementary School: 614. Gaston STEM Leadership Academy: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Elementary School and Gaston STEM Leadership Academy rank in North Carolina?
Belmont Elementary School is 1267th of 1,457 and Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is 1096th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).