Lingerfeldt Elementary vs Sherwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lingerfeldt Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Sherwood Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Lingerfeldt Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Sherwood Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1428 of 1,457 | #1414 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49405 of 50,301 | #49182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 450 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 18% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.2 vs 11.0).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Lingerfeldt Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Lingerfeldt Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.8).
- •Sherwood Elementary is the larger school with 553 students compared with 450.
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 Lingerfeldt Elementary better than Sherwood Elementary?
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 Lingerfeldt Elementary and Sherwood Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lingerfeldt Elementary: 450. Sherwood Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lingerfeldt Elementary and Sherwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lingerfeldt Elementary is 1428th of 1,457 and Sherwood Elementary is 1414th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).