North Gaston High vs W C Friday Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 521 m 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
W C Friday Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
| Measure | North Gaston High Dallas, North Carolina | W C Friday Middle School Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 528 | #256 of 469 |
| National rank | #13957 of 16,910 | #11782 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,061 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W C Friday Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 27.1).
- •W C Friday Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •W C Friday Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •W C Friday Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.7%).
- •North Gaston High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.2).
- •North Gaston High is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 618.
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 W C Friday Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), W C Friday Middle School ranks higher (30.8 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 W C Friday Middle School?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Gaston High: 1,061. W C Friday Middle School: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Gaston High and W C Friday Middle School rank in North Carolina?
North Gaston High is 405th of 528 and W C Friday Middle School is 256th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).