Cape Hatteras Elementary School vs Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
Buxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
Gaston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
284 students
| Measure | Cape Hatteras Elementary School Buxton, North Carolina | Gaston STEM Leadership Academy Gaston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 1,457 | #1096 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #25868 of 50,301 | #43897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 284 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Buxton | Gaston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cape Hatteras Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 21.5).
- •Cape Hatteras Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Cape Hatteras Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Cape Hatteras Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 98.9%).
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 Cape Hatteras Elementary School better than Gaston STEM Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cape Hatteras Elementary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 21.5 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 Cape Hatteras Elementary School and Gaston STEM Leadership Academy?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Gaston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School: 284. Gaston STEM Leadership Academy: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Hatteras Elementary School and Gaston STEM Leadership Academy rank in North Carolina?
Cape Hatteras Elementary School is 341st of 1,457 and Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is 1096th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).