H H Beam Elementary vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.0 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
Southwest Middle
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | H H Beam Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Southwest Middle Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1400 of 1,457 | #298 of 469 |
| National rank | #48961 of 50,301 | #12575 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 11.7).
- •Southwest Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 15%).
- •H H Beam Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •H H Beam Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.4).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 832 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 Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle ranks higher (26.6 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 Southwest Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H H Beam Elementary: 591. Southwest Middle: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H H Beam Elementary and Southwest Middle rank in North Carolina?
H H Beam Elementary is 1400th of 1,457 and Southwest Middle is 298th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).