East Gaston High vs Mount Holly Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 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
Mount Holly Middle
Mount Holly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students
| Measure | East Gaston High Mount Holly, North Carolina | Mount Holly Middle Mount Holly, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 528 | #188 of 469 |
| National rank | #12488 of 16,910 | #10220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 917 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Mount Holly | Mount Holly |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Holly Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 33.7).
- •Mount Holly Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •East Gaston High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Mount Holly Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Mount Holly Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.7).
- •East Gaston High is the larger school with 917 students compared with 570.
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 Mount Holly Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Holly Middle ranks higher (38.3 vs 33.7 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 Mount Holly Middle?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Holly and Mount Holly in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Gaston High: 917. Mount Holly Middle: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Gaston High and Mount Holly Middle rank in North Carolina?
East Gaston High is 337th of 528 and Mount Holly Middle is 188th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).