KIPP Gaston College Preparatory vs Pinnacle Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in North Carolina, United States, 374 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
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Shelby · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,178 students
| Measure | KIPP Gaston College Preparatory Gaston, North Carolina | Pinnacle Classical Academy Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,143 | 1,178 |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | 1,178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 28.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 51% |
| city | Gaston | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinnacle Classical Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Pinnacle Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 28.0).
- •Pinnacle Classical Academy is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 1,143.
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 Pinnacle Classical Academy?
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 Pinnacle Classical Academy?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory: 1,143. Pinnacle Classical Academy: 1,178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Gaston College Preparatory and Pinnacle Classical Academy rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is unranked and Pinnacle Classical Academy is unranked among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).