Buckland Elementary vs Gatesville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.3 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
Gatesville Elementary
Gatesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
| Measure | Buckland Elementary Gates, North Carolina | Gatesville Elementary Gatesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 1,457 | #441 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35431 of 50,301 | #29518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 220 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Gates | Gatesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gatesville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 34.7).
- •Gatesville Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Gatesville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Buckland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 59.5%).
- •Buckland Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.8).
- •Gatesville Elementary is the larger school with 252 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 Gatesville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gatesville Elementary ranks higher (43.6 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 Gatesville Elementary?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Gates and Gatesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckland Elementary: 220. Gatesville Elementary: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckland Elementary and Gatesville Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Buckland Elementary is 641st of 1,457 and Gatesville Elementary is 441st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).