Gaston STEM Leadership Academy vs KIPP Gaston College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy
Gaston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
284 students
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory
Gaston · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,143 students
| Measure | Gaston STEM Leadership Academy Gaston, North Carolina | KIPP Gaston College Preparatory Gaston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1096 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #43897 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 284 | 1,143 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 1,143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Gaston | Gaston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.4).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 284.
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is a public school while KIPP Gaston College Preparatory 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gaston STEM Leadership Academy better than KIPP Gaston College Preparatory?
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 Gaston STEM Leadership Academy and KIPP Gaston College Preparatory?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Gaston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy: 284. KIPP Gaston College Preparatory: 1,143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston STEM Leadership Academy and KIPP Gaston College Preparatory rank in North Carolina?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is 1096th of 1,457 and KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).