East Gaston High vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 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
Lowell Elementary
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | East Gaston High Mount Holly, North Carolina | Lowell Elementary Lowell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 528 | #874 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12488 of 16,910 | #40337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 917 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Mount Holly | Lowell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Gaston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 27.1).
- •East Gaston High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •East Gaston High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.7).
- •East Gaston High is the larger school with 917 students compared with 367.
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 Lowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Gaston High ranks higher (33.7 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 East Gaston High and Lowell Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Holly and Lowell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Gaston High: 917. Lowell Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Gaston High and Lowell Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Gaston High is 337th of 528 and Lowell Elementary is 874th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).