Brookside Elementary vs Carr Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Carr Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Carr Elementary Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1246 of 1,457 | #1011 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46747 of 50,301 | #42609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| city | Gastonia | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carr Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 16.7).
- •Carr Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Carr Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.1).
- •Carr Elementary is the larger school with 665 students compared with 512.
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 Brookside Elementary better than Carr Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carr Elementary ranks higher (23.5 vs 16.7 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 Brookside Elementary and Carr Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 512. Carr Elementary: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Carr Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brookside Elementary is 1246th of 1,457 and Carr Elementary is 1011th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).