W P Grier Middle School vs Woodhill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
W P Grier Middle School
Gastonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
Woodhill Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
| Measure | W P Grier Middle School Gastonia, North Carolina | Woodhill Elementary Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 469 | #1437 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14104 of 15,369 | #49514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Gastonia | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W P Grier Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 9.8).
- •W P Grier Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •W P Grier Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •W P Grier Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.0).
- •W P Grier Middle School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 577.
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 W P Grier Middle School better than Woodhill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), W P Grier Middle School ranks higher (18.1 vs 9.8 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 W P Grier Middle School and Woodhill Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Gastonia and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
W P Grier Middle School: 659. Woodhill Elementary: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do W P Grier Middle School and Woodhill Elementary rank in North Carolina?
W P Grier Middle School is 388th of 469 and Woodhill Elementary is 1437th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).