Hawks Nest STEAM Academy vs Piedmont Community Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Piedmont Community Charter School
Gastonia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,963 students
| Measure | Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Gastonia, North Carolina | Piedmont Community Charter School Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #157 of 1,457 | – |
| National rank | #12734 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 356 | 1,963 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 1,963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Piedmont Community Charter School is the larger school with 1,963 students compared with 356.
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy is a public school while Piedmont Community Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hawks Nest STEAM Academy better than Piedmont Community Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hawks Nest STEAM Academy and Piedmont Community Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy: 356. Piedmont Community Charter School: 1,963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawks Nest STEAM Academy and Piedmont Community Charter School rank in North Carolina?
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy is 157th of 1,457 and Piedmont Community Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).