Gate City Charter vs Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gate City Charter
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
715 students
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Gate City Charter Greensboro, North Carolina | Otis L Hairston Sr Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1358 of 1,457 | #458 of 469 |
| National rank | #48287 of 50,301 | #15153 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 715 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 10% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gate City Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.5 vs 9.3).
- •Gate City Charter does better on math proficiency (24% vs 10%).
- •Gate City Charter does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Gate City Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.5%).
- •Otis L Hairston Sr Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 22.3).
- •Gate City Charter is the larger school with 715 students compared with 658.
- •Gate City Charter is a charter school while Otis L Hairston Sr Middle is a public 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 Gate City Charter better than Otis L Hairston Sr Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gate City Charter ranks higher (13.5 vs 9.3 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 Gate City Charter and Otis L Hairston Sr Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gate City Charter: 715. Otis L Hairston Sr Middle: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gate City Charter and Otis L Hairston Sr Middle rank in North Carolina?
Gate City Charter is 1358th of 1,457 and Otis L Hairston Sr Middle is 458th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).