Highland Sch of Technology vs South Stokes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 144 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
South Stokes High School
Walnut Cove · Public high · Grades 9–12
538 students
| Measure | Highland Sch of Technology Gastonia, North Carolina | South Stokes High School Walnut Cove, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 528 | #168 of 528 |
| National rank | #569 of 16,910 | #7219 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 538 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 52% |
| city | Gastonia | Walnut Cove |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Sch of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 54.4).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on math proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 51.9%).
- •Highland Sch of Technology does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
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 South Stokes High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Sch of Technology ranks higher (85.8 vs 54.4 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 South Stokes High School?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Walnut Cove in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Sch of Technology: 538. South Stokes High School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Sch of Technology and South Stokes High School rank in North Carolina?
Highland Sch of Technology is 3rd of 528 and South Stokes High School is 168th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).