Pleasant Ridge Elementary vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
Southwest Middle
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | Pleasant Ridge Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina | Southwest Middle Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,457 | #298 of 469 |
| National rank | #42015 of 50,301 | #12575 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 887 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 887 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 24.5).
- •Southwest Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.1).
- •Pleasant Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 887 students compared with 832.
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 Pleasant Ridge Elementary better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle ranks higher (26.6 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 Pleasant Ridge Elementary and Southwest Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary: 887. Southwest Middle: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Ridge Elementary and Southwest Middle rank in North Carolina?
Pleasant Ridge Elementary is 974th of 1,457 and Southwest Middle is 298th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).