KIPP Gaston College Preparatory vs Northampton County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 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
Northampton County High School
Gaston · Public high · Grades 9–12
265 students
| Measure | KIPP Gaston College Preparatory Gaston, North Carolina | Northampton County High School Gaston, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #521 of 528 |
| National rank | – | #16529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,143 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 7.5% |
| city | Gaston | Gaston |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (36% vs 7.5%).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Northampton County High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.4).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 265.
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is a charter school while Northampton County High 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 Northampton County High 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 Northampton County High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Gaston in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory: 1,143. Northampton County High School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Gaston College Preparatory and Northampton County High School rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is unranked and Northampton County High School is 521st of 528 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).