East Gaston High vs Kiser Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 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
Kiser Elementary
Stanley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
328 students
| Measure | East Gaston High Mount Holly, North Carolina | Kiser Elementary Stanley, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 528 | #1022 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12488 of 16,910 | #42888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 917 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | Mount Holly | Stanley |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Gaston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 23.1).
- •East Gaston High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •East Gaston High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Kiser Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.6%).
- •Kiser Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.7).
- •East Gaston High is the larger school with 917 students compared with 328.
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 Kiser Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Gaston High ranks higher (33.7 vs 23.1 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 East Gaston High and Kiser Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Holly and Stanley in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Gaston High: 917. Kiser Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Gaston High and Kiser Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Gaston High is 337th of 528 and Kiser Elementary is 1022nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).