East Gaston High vs Ida Rankin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Gaston High
Mount Holly · Public high · Grades 9–12
917 students
Ida Rankin Elementary School
Mount Holly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | East Gaston High Mount Holly, North Carolina | Ida Rankin Elementary School Mount Holly, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 528 | #647 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12488 of 16,910 | #35507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 917 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Mount Holly | Mount Holly |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.7 vs 34.6).
- •East Gaston High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •East Gaston High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Ida Rankin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Ida Rankin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.7).
- •East Gaston High is the larger school with 917 students compared with 533.
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 East Gaston High better than Ida Rankin Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Gaston High and Ida Rankin Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Holly and Mount Holly in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Gaston High: 917. Ida Rankin Elementary School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Gaston High and Ida Rankin Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
East Gaston High is 337th of 528 and Ida Rankin Elementary School is 647th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).