Gardner Park Elementary vs Piedmont Community Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 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
Piedmont Community Charter School
Gastonia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,963 students
| Measure | Gardner Park Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Piedmont Community Charter School Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #42494 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 560 | 1,963 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 1,963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 56% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Community Charter School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 29%).
- •Piedmont Community Charter School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Gardner Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.3).
- •Piedmont Community Charter School is the larger school with 1,963 students compared with 560.
- •Gardner Park Elementary is a public school while Piedmont Community Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gardner Park Elementary better than Piedmont Community Charter 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 Gardner Park Elementary and Piedmont Community Charter School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Park Elementary: 560. Piedmont Community Charter School: 1,963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Park Elementary and Piedmont Community Charter School rank in North Carolina?
Gardner Park Elementary is 1005th of 1,457 and Piedmont Community Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).