H H Beam Elementary vs Richlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 337 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
Richlands Elementary
Richlands · Public elementary · Grades K–5
591 students
| Measure | H H Beam Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Richlands Elementary Richlands, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1400 of 1,457 | #537 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48961 of 50,301 | #32632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 591 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 33% |
| city | Gastonia | Richlands |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 11.7).
- •Richlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Richlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 15%).
- •Richlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Richlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
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 Richlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richlands Elementary ranks higher (39.0 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 Richlands Elementary?
About 337 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Richlands in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H H Beam Elementary: 591. Richlands Elementary: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H H Beam Elementary and Richlands Elementary rank in North Carolina?
H H Beam Elementary is 1400th of 1,457 and Richlands Elementary is 537th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).