Gaston Early College High School vs W C Friday Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 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
W C Friday Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
| Measure | Gaston Early College High School Dallas, North Carolina | W C Friday Middle School Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 528 | #256 of 469 |
| National rank | #2126 of 16,910 | #11782 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 235 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 44% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston Early College High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 30.8).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 44%).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 40%).
- •Gaston Early College High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 99.5%).
- •W C Friday Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 23.5).
- •W C Friday Middle School is the larger school with 618 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 W C Friday Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Early College High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 30.8 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 W C Friday Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston Early College High School: 235. W C Friday Middle School: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston Early College High School and W C Friday Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Gaston Early College High School is 38th of 528 and W C Friday Middle School is 256th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).