Brookside Elementary vs Helena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 227 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
Helena Elementary
Timberlake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Helena Elementary Timberlake, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1246 of 1,457 | #636 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #46747 of 50,301 | #35265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 512 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 46% |
| city | Gastonia | Timberlake |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 16.7).
- •Helena Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 23%).
- •Helena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.3).
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 Helena Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Elementary ranks higher (35.0 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 Helena Elementary?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Timberlake in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 512. Helena Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Helena Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Brookside Elementary is 1246th of 1,457 and Helena Elementary is 636th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).