Hunter Huss High vs Reynolds High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Huss High
Gastonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
Reynolds High
Asheville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,169 students
| Measure | Hunter Huss High Gastonia, North Carolina | Reynolds High Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 528 | #233 of 528 |
| National rank | #15459 of 16,910 | #9621 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,165 | 1,169 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 1,169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 62% |
| city | Gastonia | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reynolds High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 18.9).
- •Reynolds High does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Reynolds High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Reynolds High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.7%).
- •Reynolds High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.1).
- •Reynolds High is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 1,165.
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 Hunter Huss High better than Reynolds High?
On the Success Index (US), Reynolds High ranks higher (45.3 vs 18.9 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 Hunter Huss High and Reynolds High?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunter Huss High: 1,165. Reynolds High: 1,169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunter Huss High and Reynolds High rank in North Carolina?
Hunter Huss High is 469th of 528 and Reynolds High is 233rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).