Costner Elementary vs Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costner Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
174 students
| Measure | Costner Elementary Dallas, North Carolina | Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 1,457 | #301 of 528 |
| National rank | #38134 of 50,301 | #11690 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 30.6).
- •Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 24.9).
- •Costner Elementary is the larger school with 430 students compared with 174.
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 Costner Elementary better than Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences ranks higher (37.1 vs 30.6 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 Costner Elementary and Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costner Elementary: 430. Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costner Elementary and Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences rank in North Carolina?
Costner Elementary is 766th of 1,457 and Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is 301st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).