Gaston STEM Leadership Academy vs Roanoke Rapids Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.6 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
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
Roanoke Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–13
119 students
| Measure | Gaston STEM Leadership Academy Gaston, North Carolina | Roanoke Rapids Early College High Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1096 of 1,457 | #468 of 528 |
| National rank | #43897 of 50,301 | #15419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 284 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Gaston | Roanoke Rapids |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 19.1).
- •Roanoke Rapids Early College High does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Roanoke Rapids Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 23.8).
- •Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is the larger school with 284 students compared with 119.
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 Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston STEM Leadership Academy ranks higher (21.5 vs 19.1 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 STEM Leadership Academy and Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Roanoke Rapids in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy: 284. Roanoke Rapids Early College High: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston STEM Leadership Academy and Roanoke Rapids Early College High rank in North Carolina?
Gaston STEM Leadership Academy is 1096th of 1,457 and Roanoke Rapids Early College High is 468th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).