New Hope Elementary vs South Point High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Hope Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
South Point High
Belmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
989 students
| Measure | New Hope Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | South Point High Belmont, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 1,457 | #108 of 528 |
| National rank | #19307 of 50,301 | #5266 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 571 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| city | Gastonia | Belmont |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Point High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 58.4).
- •South Point High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •South Point High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 36.1%).
- •New Hope Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.3).
- •South Point High is the larger school with 989 students compared with 571.
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 New Hope Elementary better than South Point High?
On the Success Index (US), South Point High ranks higher (62.1 vs 58.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are New Hope Elementary and South Point High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Belmont in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Hope Elementary: 571. South Point High: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Hope Elementary and South Point High rank in North Carolina?
New Hope Elementary is 233rd of 1,457 and South Point High is 108th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).