Southwest Middle vs York Chester Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest Middle
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
York Chester Middle
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
398 students
| Measure | Southwest Middle Gastonia, North Carolina | York Chester Middle Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 469 | #380 of 469 |
| National rank | #12575 of 15,369 | #13892 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 832 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 19.4).
- •Southwest Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •York Chester Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.6%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.6).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 832 students compared with 398.
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 Southwest Middle better than York Chester Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle ranks higher (26.6 vs 19.4 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 Southwest Middle and York Chester Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest Middle: 832. York Chester Middle: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest Middle and York Chester Middle rank in North Carolina?
Southwest Middle is 298th of 469 and York Chester Middle is 380th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).