Gaston STEM Leadership Academy vs Manning Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 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
Manning Elementary School
Roanoke Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
| Measure | Gaston STEM Leadership Academy Gaston, North Carolina | Manning Elementary School Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1096 of 1,457 | #775 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43897 of 50,301 | #38342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 284 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Gaston | Roanoke Rapids |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manning Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 21.5).
- •Manning Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Manning Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.4).
- •Manning Elementary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 284.
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 Manning Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Manning Elementary School ranks higher (30.3 vs 21.5 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 STEM Leadership Academy and Manning Elementary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Roanoke Rapids in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy: 284. Manning Elementary School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston STEM Leadership Academy and Manning Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is 1096th of 1,457 and Manning Elementary School is 775th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).