Gardner Park Elementary vs Holbrook Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Park Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Holbrook Middle
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | Gardner Park Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Holbrook Middle Lowell, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,457 | #198 of 469 |
| National rank | #42494 of 50,301 | #10589 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 560 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 40% |
| city | Gastonia | Lowell |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holbrook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 23.7).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Holbrook Middle is the larger school with 712 students compared with 560.
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 Gardner Park Elementary better than Holbrook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Holbrook Middle ranks higher (36.3 vs 23.7 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 Gardner Park Elementary and Holbrook Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Lowell in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Park Elementary: 560. Holbrook Middle: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Park Elementary and Holbrook Middle rank in North Carolina?
Gardner Park Elementary is 1005th of 1,457 and Holbrook Middle is 198th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).