Holbrook Middle vs W P Grier Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holbrook Middle
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
W P Grier Middle School
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | Holbrook Middle Lowell, North Carolina | W P Grier Middle School Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 469 | #388 of 469 |
| National rank | #10589 of 15,369 | #14104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 712 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 27% |
| city | Lowell | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holbrook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 18.1).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Holbrook Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •Holbrook Middle is the larger school with 712 students compared with 659.
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 Holbrook Middle better than W P Grier Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Holbrook Middle ranks higher (36.3 vs 18.1 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 Holbrook Middle and W P Grier Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Lowell and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holbrook Middle: 712. W P Grier Middle School: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holbrook Middle and W P Grier Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Holbrook Middle is 198th of 469 and W P Grier Middle School is 388th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).