Hawks Nest STEAM Academy vs Robinson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 319 m 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
Robinson Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
| Measure | Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Gastonia, North Carolina | Robinson Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 1,457 | #688 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12734 of 50,301 | #36465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 33.2).
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Hawks Nest STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 99.3%).
- •Robinson Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.8).
- •Robinson Elementary is the larger school with 420 students compared with 356.
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 Robinson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawks Nest STEAM Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 33.2 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 Hawks Nest STEAM Academy and Robinson Elementary?
About 319 m in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy: 356. Robinson Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawks Nest STEAM Academy and Robinson Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy is 157th of 1,457 and Robinson Elementary is 688th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).