Hunter Huss High vs York Chester Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 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
York Chester Middle
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
398 students
| Measure | Hunter Huss High Gastonia, North Carolina | York Chester Middle Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 528 | #380 of 469 |
| National rank | #15459 of 16,910 | #13892 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,165 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.9 vs 19.4).
- •York Chester Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Hunter Huss High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •York Chester Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.7%).
- •York Chester Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.1).
- •Hunter Huss High is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 398.
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 York Chester Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hunter Huss High and York Chester Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunter Huss High: 1,165. York Chester Middle: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunter Huss High and York Chester Middle rank in North Carolina?
Hunter Huss High is 469th of 528 and York Chester Middle is 380th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).