North Gaston High vs Stanley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Gaston High
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
Stanley Middle
Stanley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
602 students
| Measure | North Gaston High Dallas, North Carolina | Stanley Middle Stanley, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 528 | #170 of 469 |
| National rank | #13957 of 16,910 | #9930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,061 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| city | Dallas | Stanley |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stanley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 27.1).
- •Stanley Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Stanley Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Stanley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Stanley Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.4).
- •North Gaston High is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 602.
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 North Gaston High better than Stanley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Stanley Middle ranks higher (39.5 vs 27.1 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 North Gaston High and Stanley Middle?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Stanley in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Gaston High: 1,061. Stanley Middle: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Gaston High and Stanley Middle rank in North Carolina?
North Gaston High is 405th of 528 and Stanley Middle is 170th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).