Brookside Elementary vs Gaston Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 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
Gaston Early College High School
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–13
235 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Gaston Early College High School Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1246 of 1,457 | #38 of 528 |
| National rank | #46747 of 50,301 | #2126 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 512 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 84.5% |
| city | Gastonia | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 16.7).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 23%).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 29%).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 23.5).
- •Brookside Elementary is the larger school with 512 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 Brookside Elementary better than Gaston Early College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Early College High School ranks higher (75.1 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 Gaston Early College High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 512. Gaston Early College High School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Gaston Early College High School rank in North Carolina?
Brookside Elementary is 1246th of 1,457 and Gaston Early College High School is 38th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).