KIPP Gaston College Preparatory vs Roanoke Rapids Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.4 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
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
Roanoke Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–13
119 students
| Measure | KIPP Gaston College Preparatory Gaston, North Carolina | Roanoke Rapids Early College High Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #468 of 528 |
| National rank | – | #15419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,143 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Gaston | Roanoke Rapids |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Roanoke Rapids Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.9%).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 23.8).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 119.
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is a charter school while Roanoke Rapids Early College High 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 Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
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 Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Roanoke Rapids in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory: 1,143. Roanoke Rapids Early College High: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Gaston College Preparatory and Roanoke Rapids Early College High rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is unranked and Roanoke Rapids Early College High is 468th of 528 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).