Costner Elementary vs North Gaston High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 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
North Gaston High
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
| Measure | Costner Elementary Dallas, North Carolina | North Gaston High Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #766 of 1,457 | #405 of 528 |
| National rank | #38134 of 50,301 | #13957 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 1,061 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 1,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Costner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 27.1).
- •Costner Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.4).
- •North Gaston High is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 430.
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 North Gaston High?
On the Success Index (US), Costner Elementary ranks higher (30.6 vs 27.1 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 North Gaston High?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Costner Elementary: 430. North Gaston High: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Costner Elementary and North Gaston High rank in North Carolina?
Costner Elementary is 766th of 1,457 and North Gaston High is 405th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).