Highland Sch of Technology vs Pleasant Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Sch of Technology
Gastonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
| Measure | Highland Sch of Technology Gastonia, North Carolina | Pleasant Ridge Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 528 | #974 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #569 of 16,910 | #42015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 538 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 33% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Sch of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 24.5).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on math proficiency (92% vs 33%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 40%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 99.7%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 887 students compared with 538.
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 Highland Sch of Technology better than Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Sch of Technology ranks higher (85.8 vs 24.5 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 Highland Sch of Technology and Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Sch of Technology: 538. Pleasant Ridge Elementary: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Sch of Technology and Pleasant Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highland Sch of Technology is 3rd of 528 and Pleasant Ridge Elementary is 974th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).