Bessemer City High vs Gaston Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer City High
Bessemer City · Public high · Grades 9–12
590 students
Gaston Early College High School
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–13
235 students
| Measure | Bessemer City High Bessemer City, North Carolina | Gaston Early College High School Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #482 of 528 | #38 of 528 |
| National rank | #15698 of 16,910 | #2126 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 590 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 84.5% |
| city | Bessemer City | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 17.4).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 27%).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 27%).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Bessemer City High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 23.5).
- •Bessemer City High is the larger school with 590 students compared with 235.
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 Bessemer City High better than Gaston Early College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Early College High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 17.4 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 Bessemer City High and Gaston Early College High School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City High: 590. Gaston Early College High School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City High and Gaston Early College High School rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City High is 482nd of 528 and Gaston Early College High School is 38th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).