H H Beam Elementary vs Pleasant Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 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
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
| Measure | H H Beam Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Pleasant Ridge Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1400 of 1,457 | #974 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48961 of 50,301 | #42015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 33% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 11.7).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% 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 16.1).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 887 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 Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Ridge Elementary ranks higher (24.5 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 Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H H Beam Elementary: 591. Pleasant Ridge Elementary: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H H Beam Elementary and Pleasant Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
H H Beam Elementary is 1400th of 1,457 and Pleasant Ridge Elementary is 974th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).