Buckland Elementary vs Gates County Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland Elementary
Gates · Public elementary · Grades K–5
220 students
Gates County Senior High
Gatesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
| Measure | Buckland Elementary Gates, North Carolina | Gates County Senior High Gatesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 1,457 | #237 of 528 |
| National rank | #35431 of 50,301 | #9805 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 220 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Gates | Gatesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gates County Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 34.7).
- •Gates County Senior High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Gates County Senior High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Buckland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 54.6%).
- •Buckland Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.8).
- •Gates County Senior High is the larger school with 432 students compared with 220.
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 Buckland Elementary better than Gates County Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Gates County Senior High ranks higher (44.5 vs 34.7 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 Buckland Elementary and Gates County Senior High?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Gates and Gatesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland Elementary: 220. Gates County Senior High: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland Elementary and Gates County Senior High rank in North Carolina?
Buckland Elementary is 641st of 1,457 and Gates County Senior High is 237th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).