Gardner Park Elementary vs W P Grier Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 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
W P Grier Middle School
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | Gardner Park Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | W P Grier Middle School Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,457 | #388 of 469 |
| National rank | #42494 of 50,301 | #14104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 560 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 18.1).
- •Gardner Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Gardner Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Gardner Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •W P Grier Middle School is the larger school with 659 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 W P Grier Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Park Elementary ranks higher (23.7 vs 18.1 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 Gardner Park Elementary and W P Grier Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Park Elementary: 560. W P Grier Middle School: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Park Elementary and W P Grier Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Gardner Park Elementary is 1005th of 1,457 and W P Grier Middle School is 388th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).