Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll vs Gaston Early College High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–13
234 students
Gaston Early College High School
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–13
235 students
| Measure | Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll Concord, North Carolina | Gaston Early College High School Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 528 | #38 of 528 |
| National rank | #3224 of 16,910 | #2126 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 234 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 84.5% |
| city | Concord | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 70.3).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 74.5%).
- •Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 42.6%).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 26.0).
- •Gaston Early College High School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 234.
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 Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll better than Gaston Early College High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Early College High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 70.3 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 Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll and Gaston Early College High School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Concord and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll: 234. Gaston Early College High School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll and Gaston Early College High School rank in North Carolina?
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll is 64th of 528 and Gaston Early College High School is 38th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).