Gaston Early College High School vs Highland Sch of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaston Early College High School
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–13
235 students
Highland Sch of Technology
Gastonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
| Measure | Gaston Early College High School Dallas, North Carolina | Highland Sch of Technology Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 528 | #3 of 528 |
| National rank | #2126 of 16,910 | #569 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 235 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 92% |
| city | Dallas | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Sch of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 75.1).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on math proficiency (92% vs 84.5%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 95%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 42.6%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 23.5).
- •Highland Sch of Technology is the larger school with 538 students compared with 235.
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 Gaston Early College High School better than Highland Sch of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Sch of Technology ranks higher (85.8 vs 75.1 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 Gaston Early College High School and Highland Sch of Technology?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston Early College High School: 235. Highland Sch of Technology: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston Early College High School and Highland Sch of Technology rank in North Carolina?
Gaston Early College High School is 38th of 528 and Highland Sch of Technology is 3rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).