Belmont Middle vs New Hope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Middle
Belmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
New Hope Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
| Measure | Belmont Middle Belmont, North Carolina | New Hope Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 469 | #233 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #4547 of 15,369 | #19307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 770 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 50% |
| city | Belmont | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 58.4).
- •Belmont Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 50%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 42.2%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.3).
- •Belmont Middle is the larger school with 770 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 Middle better than New Hope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Belmont Middle ranks higher (64.2 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 Middle 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 Middle: 770. New Hope Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Middle and New Hope Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Belmont Middle is 60th of 469 and New Hope Elementary is 233rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).