H H Beam Elementary vs Hunter Huss High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H H Beam Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students
Hunter Huss High
Gastonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
| Measure | H H Beam Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Hunter Huss High Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1400 of 1,457 | #469 of 528 |
| National rank | #48961 of 50,301 | #15459 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 591 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 29% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hunter Huss High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 11.7).
- •Hunter Huss High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Hunter Huss High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •H H Beam Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •H H Beam Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.1).
- •Hunter Huss High is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 591.
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 H H Beam Elementary better than Hunter Huss High?
On the Success Index (US), Hunter Huss High ranks higher (18.9 vs 11.7 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 H H Beam Elementary and Hunter Huss High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H H Beam Elementary: 591. Hunter Huss High: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H H Beam Elementary and Hunter Huss High rank in North Carolina?
H H Beam Elementary is 1400th of 1,457 and Hunter Huss High is 469th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).