W A Bess Elementary School vs Sherwood Elementary
W A Bess Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 6.2/10. In math proficiency, W A Bess Elementary School leads at 61.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
W A Bess Elementary School
Gastonia, NC
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
641 students
Sherwood Elementary
Gastonia, NC
6.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
491 students
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| Metric | W A Bess Elementary School | Sherwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.0 | 5.7 |
| Growth Score | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.7% | 99.4% |
| Environment Score | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #1,003 of 2,660 | #1,457 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 62th | 45th |
Test Scores
| Subject | W A Bess Elementary School | Sherwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 61.0% | 18.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 24.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Gastonia (28056) | Gastonia (28054) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,422 | $59,524 |
| Median Home Value | $283,800 | $220,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,097 | $1,150 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.0% | 24.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 25 min |