Piedmont Community Charter School vs W P Grier Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 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
W P Grier Middle School
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | Piedmont Community Charter School Gastonia, North Carolina | W P Grier Middle School Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #388 of 469 |
| National rank | – | #14104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,963 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 1,963 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Community Charter School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Piedmont Community Charter School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 28%).
- •Piedmont Community Charter School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.1).
- •Piedmont Community Charter School is the larger school with 1,963 students compared with 659.
- •Piedmont Community Charter School is a charter school while W P Grier Middle School 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 W P Grier Middle School?
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 W P Grier Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont Community Charter School: 1,963. W P Grier Middle School: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont Community Charter School and W P Grier Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Piedmont Community Charter School is unranked and W P Grier Middle School is 388th of 469 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).