Gaston STEM Leadership Academy vs Northampton County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 411 m 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
Northampton County High School
Gaston · Public high · Grades 9–12
265 students
| Measure | Gaston STEM Leadership Academy Gaston, North Carolina | Northampton County High School Gaston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1096 of 1,457 | #521 of 528 |
| National rank | #43897 of 50,301 | #16529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | Gaston | Gaston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 11.0).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is the larger school with 284 students compared with 265.
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 Northampton County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston STEM Leadership Academy ranks higher (21.5 vs 11.0 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 Northampton County High School?
About 411 m in a straight line, between Gaston and Gaston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy: 284. Northampton County High School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston STEM Leadership Academy and Northampton County High School rank in North Carolina?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is 1096th of 1,457 and Northampton County High School is 521st of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).