KIPP Gaston College Preparatory vs Roanoke Rapids High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 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 High School
Roanoke Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
776 students
| Measure | KIPP Gaston College Preparatory Gaston, North Carolina | Roanoke Rapids High School Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #428 of 528 |
| National rank | – | #14374 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,143 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| city | Gaston | Roanoke Rapids |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.5).
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 776.
- •KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is a charter school while Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids High School?
About 5.2 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 High School: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Gaston College Preparatory and Roanoke Rapids High School rank in North Carolina?
KIPP Gaston College Preparatory is unranked and Roanoke Rapids High School is 428th of 528 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).