Brookside Elementary vs Highland Sch of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 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
Highland Sch of Technology
Gastonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Highland Sch of Technology Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1246 of 1,457 | #3 of 528 |
| National rank | #46747 of 50,301 | #569 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 512 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 92% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Sch of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 16.7).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on math proficiency (92% vs 23%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 29%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 98.8%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Highland Sch of Technology is the larger school with 538 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 Highland Sch of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Sch of Technology ranks higher (85.8 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 Highland Sch of Technology?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 512. Highland Sch of Technology: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Highland Sch of Technology rank in North Carolina?
Brookside Elementary is 1246th of 1,457 and Highland Sch of Technology is 3rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).