Gates County Senior High vs Pamlico County High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gates County Senior High
Gatesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students
Pamlico County High
Bayboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
423 students
| Measure | Gates County Senior High Gatesville, North Carolina | Pamlico County High Bayboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 528 | #314 of 528 |
| National rank | #9805 of 16,910 | #12028 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 432 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Gatesville | Bayboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gates County Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 35.8).
- •Pamlico County High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Gates County Senior High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Gates County Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Pamlico County High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.8).
- •Gates County Senior High is the larger school with 432 students compared with 423.
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 Gates County Senior High better than Pamlico County High?
On the Success Index (US), Gates County Senior High ranks higher (44.5 vs 35.8 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 Gates County Senior High and Pamlico County High?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Gatesville and Bayboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates County Senior High: 432. Pamlico County High: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates County Senior High and Pamlico County High rank in North Carolina?
Gates County Senior High is 237th of 528 and Pamlico County High is 314th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).