Brookside Elementary vs North Gaston High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 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
North Gaston High
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | North Gaston High Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1246 of 1,457 | #405 of 528 |
| National rank | #46747 of 50,301 | #13957 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 512 | 1,061 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 1,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 38% |
| city | Gastonia | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Gaston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 16.7).
- •North Gaston High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •North Gaston High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.7%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.4).
- •North Gaston High is the larger school with 1,061 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 North Gaston High?
On the Success Index (US), North Gaston High ranks higher (27.1 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 North Gaston High?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 512. North Gaston High: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and North Gaston High rank in North Carolina?
Brookside Elementary is 1246th of 1,457 and North Gaston High is 405th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).