Pitts School Road Elementary vs Pleasant Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 52 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pitts School Road Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
885 students
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
| Measure | Pitts School Road Elementary Concord, North Carolina | Pleasant Ridge Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 1,457 | #974 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #22585 of 50,301 | #42015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 885 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| city | Concord | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pitts School Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 24.5).
- •Pitts School Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Pitts School Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Pitts School Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 99.7%).
- •Pitts School Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 887 students compared with 885.
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 Pitts School Road Elementary better than Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pitts School Road Elementary ranks higher (53.7 vs 24.5 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 Pitts School Road Elementary and Pleasant Ridge Elementary?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Concord and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pitts School Road Elementary: 885. Pleasant Ridge Elementary: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pitts School Road Elementary and Pleasant Ridge Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Pitts School Road Elementary is 287th of 1,457 and Pleasant Ridge Elementary is 974th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).