Piedmont Community Charter School vs Sherwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piedmont Community Charter School
Gastonia · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,963 students
Sherwood Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Piedmont Community Charter School Gastonia, North Carolina | Sherwood Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1414 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #49182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,963 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 1,963 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 18% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Community Charter School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 18%).
- •Piedmont Community Charter School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 24%).
- •Piedmont Community Charter School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.8).
- •Piedmont Community Charter School is the larger school with 1,963 students compared with 553.
- •Piedmont Community Charter School is a charter school while Sherwood Elementary 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 Piedmont Community Charter School 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 Piedmont Community Charter School and Sherwood Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont Community Charter School: 1,963. Sherwood Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont Community Charter School and Sherwood Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Piedmont Community Charter School is unranked and Sherwood Elementary is 1414th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).