KIPP Gaston College Preparatory vs Manning Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory
Gaston · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,143 students
Manning Elementary School
Roanoke Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
| Measure | KIPP Gaston College Preparatory Gaston, North Carolina | Manning Elementary School Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #775 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #38342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,143 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| city | Gaston | Roanoke Rapids |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manning Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Manning Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.5%).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 630.
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is a charter school while Manning Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 KIPP Gaston College Preparatory better than Manning Elementary School?
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 KIPP Gaston College Preparatory and Manning Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Roanoke Rapids in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory: 1,143. Manning Elementary School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Gaston College Preparatory and Manning Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is unranked and Manning Elementary School is 775th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).