Gatesville Elementary vs T S Cooper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gatesville Elementary
Gatesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
T S Cooper Elementary
Sunbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
170 students
| Measure | Gatesville Elementary Gatesville, North Carolina | T S Cooper Elementary Sunbury, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 1,457 | #829 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #29518 of 50,301 | #39495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 252 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Gatesville | Sunbury |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gatesville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 28.6).
- •Gatesville Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Gatesville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •T S Cooper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 59.5%).
- •T S Cooper Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.8).
- •Gatesville Elementary is the larger school with 252 students compared with 170.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gatesville Elementary better than T S Cooper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gatesville Elementary ranks higher (43.6 vs 28.6 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 Gatesville Elementary and T S Cooper Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Gatesville and Sunbury in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gatesville Elementary: 252. T S Cooper Elementary: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gatesville Elementary and T S Cooper Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Gatesville Elementary is 441st of 1,457 and T S Cooper Elementary is 829th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).